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This is a series of frames showing the movement of a horse and rider. The frames are laid out in a grid format and document different moments in time of the horse in motion, including jumping, trotting, and bucking. The background is plain, emphasizing the study of the horse's motion.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 661. Mule; A, B, a refractory animal, Ruth, 1887, collotype, New Century Fund, 2019.131.10

Plate Number 661. Mule; A, B, a refractory animal, Ruth

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.10

This is a photograph showing a series of black and white frames capturing the movement of a person with a basket. The frames document the stages of picking up, carrying, and emptying the basket. The setting is outdoors with a simple backdrop, focusing on the subject's physical movement and posture. The sequential imagery emphasizes the study of motion in a clear and scientific manner.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 213. Lifting and emptying basket, 1887, collotype, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2019.131.1

Plate Number 213. Lifting and emptying basket

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.1

This is a collection of sequential black and white stills showing a dog walking. The frames are arranged in a grid of five rows by six columns. Each row captures a different sequence of the dog's motion. The background includes a fence, and the setting appears to be outdoors. The dog is shown in various stages of its walk cycle, creating the illusion of fluid motion when viewed together. The series resembles early motion studies in photography.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 705. Dog; trotting; mastiff, Dread, 1887, collotype, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2020.59.2

Plate Number 705. Dog; trotting; mastiff, Dread

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2020.59.2

The image features a series of black and white photographs showing a woman in various stages of a bathing motion sequence. She is holding a water jug and a towel, demonstrating washing or pouring water over herself. The woman's hair is tied back, and her facial expression is neutral as she moves through different postures. The photographs are laid out in two rows and show her standing, bending, and kneeling. The woman is nude and positioned on a wooden platform with a wire grid background behind her.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 501. Miscellaneous,—stooping, kneeling, etc., 1887, collotype, New Century Fund, 2019.131.8

Plate Number 501. Miscellaneous,—stooping, kneeling, etc.

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.8

The image features a sequence of frames showing a nude woman in various full-length poses from the front, back, and side. The woman's arms are positioned differently in each frame, and her facial features are not detailed. Her hair is styled in an updo or pulled back, and she is not wearing any clothing or jewelry or holding any objects. The background shows a grid pattern and the frames are arranged on a dark backdrop.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 531. Various poses, 1887, collotype, New Century Fund, 2019.131.9

Plate Number 531. Various poses

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.9

The image is a series showing two women in dynamic poses. The subjects are standing, walking, interacting, and occasionally seated on the ground. Both women have long hair covering parts of their faces and shoulders. They are not wearing any clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background includes a textured brick wall and a woven mat on the ground.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 245. Two models, turning around, sitting on the ground, 1887, collotype, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2019.131.4

Plate Number 245. Two models, turning around, sitting on the ground

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.4

This is a photograph of a series of images capturing a figure sweeping with a broom. The images depict the figure in different stages of movement while performing the sweeping action. They are organized in a grid format with a monochromatic tone.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 219. Stooping, and lifting broom and sweeping, 1887, collotype, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2019.131.2

Plate Number 219. Stooping, and lifting broom and sweeping

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.2

This is a photograph showing a series of sequential motion studies of a person removing a piece of fabric. The grid layout contains two parallel rows of images capturing the progression of the action. The background appears to be a studio setting with simple, possibly textured or striped walls. The scenes are in black and white.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 430. Toilet; taking off clothes, 1887, collotype, New Century Fund, 2019.131.6

Plate Number 430. Toilet; taking off clothes

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.6

This is a photograph of a sequence featuring a dog interacting with another figure. The image consists of a grid of twelve smaller images, each capturing a progressive moment in the interaction between the two figures and the dog. The images seem to depict a motion study, with the background featuring a lined grid. The dog has a spotted coat, and the lighting is uniform, casting shadows on the ground, emphasizing the motion in each step and gesture. The sequence format suggests a study of movement and interaction.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 449. Feeding a dog, 1887, collotype, New Century Fund, 2019.131.7

Plate Number 449. Feeding a dog

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.7

The image shows a sequence of photographs displaying a nude individual in motion. The top row shows the person crouching down and standing up, while the bottom row captures similar movements from different angles. The individual has short hair tied closely to the head and is holding a small cloth or towel in some frames. The background consists of a tiled wall with horizontal lines, and the ground appears flat, resembling a paved or sports court.
Eadweard Muybridge, Plate Number 220. Stooping, and lifting handkerchief and turning, 1887, collotype, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2019.131.3

Plate Number 220. Stooping, and lifting handkerchief and turning

Eadweard Muybridge · 1887 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2019.131.3