Plate Number 335. Boxing with gloves

1887

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

This is a photograph of two individuals engaged in a sequence of boxing movements. The image consists of a series of black and white photographs organized in a grid format, capturing a dynamic motion study of two individuals repeatedly engaging in boxing stances and techniques. Each photograph in the sequence shows the progression of movement from various angles and positions, capturing the fluidity and athleticism of the activity. The images emphasize the anatomical and muscular details, showcasing the movement and tension of the human body during physical activity. The setting appears minimal, focusing entirely on the subjects and their movements.

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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. 335 / Copyright, 1887, by EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE. All rights reserved.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, lower left in red pencil: 87.7.320


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