Plate Number 776. Storks, swans, etc.

1887

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

This is a photograph of a group of birds interacting in a water setting. The image is a composite of multiple frames, depicting various waterfowl, including swans and cranes, situated in a shallow pond or lake with a backdrop of fencing. Each frame captures different moments of the birds swimming, standing, or interacting with their reflections on the water's surface. The black and white tones provide a classic aesthetic that accentuates the contrast between the birds and their environment. The composition suggests a study of the birds' movements and behaviors over time.

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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. 776 / Copyright, 1887, by EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE. All rights reserved.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, lower left in red pencil: 87.7.684


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