Plate Number 562. Lateral curvature of spine, walking

1887

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

This is a photograph showing a study in motion sequence. It features two rows of black and white images, totaling 24 frames capturing incremental stages of movement within a single sequence. Each frame shows a different phase of motion focused on the human form, illustrating walking dynamics from side and back angles in multiple snapshots. The grid-like layout allows for clear comparison of each motion phase, showcasing details of bodily movement and walking mechanics step-by-step. The images create a visual narrative of motion, conveying fluid progression while remaining static.

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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. 562 / Copyright, 1887, by EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE. All rights reserved.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, lower left in red pencil: 87.7.508


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