This is a photograph of a baboon in motion. The black and white image is divided into four horizontal rows, each containing frames showing the progression of the baboon walking. The setting includes a grid-lined background on the left side. Each frame captures a moment in the baboon's stride, showcasing variations in leg and arm positioning as it moves from left to right. The documentation appears detailed, potentially for studying movement mechanics or animation.

Plate Number 747. Baboon walking on all fours

1887

Medium: collotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 3426 × 2620px

Description

This is a photograph of a baboon in motion. The black and white image is divided into four horizontal rows, each containing frames showing the progression of the baboon walking. The setting includes a grid-lined background on the left side. Each frame captures a moment in the baboon's stride, showcasing variations in leg and arm positioning as it moves from left to right. The documentation appears detailed, potentially for studying movement mechanics or animation.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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