Plate Number 165. Jumping and pole-vaulting

1887

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

This photograph is a sequence of pole vaulting. It shows two rows of smaller frames capturing the detailed progression of the pole vault. The upper row shows the subject approaching the pole, jumping, completing the vault over the bar, and landing. The lower row displays a similar sequence from a slightly different angle, offering another perspective on the action. The background features a plain backdrop that directs focus to the movement of the vaulting activity, showcasing the dynamic motion and athleticism. The series demonstrates the precise and fluid movement of the pole vault, providing a step-by-step breakdown of the action.

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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.

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Inscriptions

printed, lower center underneath image in black ink: ANIMAL LOCOMOTION. PLATE. 165 / Copyright, 1887, by EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE. All rights reserved.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, lower left in red pencil: 87.7.165


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