Plate Number 667. Ass; walking, saddle; a boy riding, Zoo

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of photographs depicting a mule walking under saddle. The sequence shows the mule's motion from different angles: side and rear views. The first two rows display a side profile of the mule from a consistent angle, illustrating the steps as it walks forward. The photos capture various gait phases, with each frame showing incremental movement. The lower row contains a rear view, displaying the mule's leg movement, body, and tail. Each frame is numbered to show progress within the series. The black and white images suggest an archival or classic photographic style, reminiscent of early motion studies like those by Eadweard Muybridge.