Plate Number 119. Descending an incline with right hand on breast
Muybridge, Eadweard · American
1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 3487 × 2594px
Description
This is a series of time-lapse images capturing the motion of a person walking. The grid displays sequential images highlighting nuances in movement. The focus is on the biomechanics of walking, with each frame showing different phases of the stride from various angles. The controlled setting suggests a study in motion photography, with vertical lines in the backdrop adding structure to the composition.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).