Plate Number 272. Stumbling and falling on the ground

1887

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

This is a photograph of sequences of motion. The image is composed of multiple frames arranged in a grid, depicting a series of movements across various phases. 

In each sequential frame, a figure is positioned against a backdrop of vertical lines, moving in a fluid motion. The scenes appear to capture distinct dynamic poses, showcasing a flow of kinetic intent and motion studies. The photographic series aims to dissect and analyze the nuances of motion, capturing precise moments in a fluid act. The consistent background and the patterned floor contribute to a sense of systematic observation, enabling a detailed examination of physical movement progression. Each sequence reveals a different aspect of locomotion and gesture, suggesting a methodical study of human movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collotype

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1887)

  • Dimensions

    image: 29.7 × 25.5 cm (11 11/16 × 10 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.25 × 61.2 cm (19 × 24 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.79.299

  • Series Title

    Animal Locomotion: An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Animal Movements


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eadweard Muybridge, Philadelphia, PA; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1887; acquired by NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed, lower center underneath image in black ink: ANIMAL LOCOMOTION. PLATE. 272 / Copyright, 1887, by EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE. All rights reserved.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, lower left in red pencil: 87.7.258


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