This is a photograph showing a sequential motion study of a figure ascending a ladder. Multiple frames depict the progressive movements involved in climbing up a ladder. Each frame captures a slight change in position, illustrating the mechanics of motion. The ladder is positioned upright, with each step clearly visible as the sequence progresses. The background appears to be a plain setting, emphasizing the focus on the movement study. The format suggests the image is part of a motion study or an early example of sequential photography designed to analyze motion.

Plate Number 112. Ascending a ladder

1887

Medium: collotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 3424 × 2421px

Description

This is a photograph showing a sequential motion study of a figure ascending a ladder. Multiple frames depict the progressive movements involved in climbing up a ladder. Each frame captures a slight change in position, illustrating the mechanics of motion. The ladder is positioned upright, with each step clearly visible as the sequence progresses. The background appears to be a plain setting, emphasizing the focus on the movement study. The format suggests the image is part of a motion study or an early example of sequential photography designed to analyze motion.

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