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Plate Number 213. Lifting and emptying basket

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a series of black and white frames capturing the movement of a person with a basket. The frames document the stages of picking up, carrying, and emptying the basket. The setting is outdoors with a simple backdrop, focusing on the subject's physical movement and posture. The sequential imagery emphasizes the study of motion in a clear and scientific manner.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
7052 × 3168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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