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Plate 112. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 112. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950162 Plate 112. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x32.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume III, Women (Nude)); eAddison Gallery of American Art; gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23259700
© Addison Gallery of American Art gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Ascend Ascending Ascent Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Ladder Motion Sequence Sequential Steep Steps Stop Motion Upwards B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 112. Ascending Ladder" was taken by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885. The print, a collotype on paper, measures approximately 22.7x32.2 cm and is currently housed in the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this particular image belongs to Volume III dedicated to women in motion. It showcases a sequential study capturing the movement of a female figure ascending a steep ladder with grace and determination. Muybridge's work revolutionized early motion picture sequences and became instrumental in understanding human and animal locomotion scientifically. By using stop-motion photography techniques, he dissected movement into individual frames, providing invaluable insights into how bodies move through space. In this striking composition, the nude woman's body becomes both an object of scientific observation and an artistic expression of strength and elegance. Her nakedness adds vulnerability to her ascent while highlighting her physical prowess. The ascending ladder symbolizes progress, ambition, or personal growth—a metaphor for reaching new heights or overcoming obstacles on one's journey upward. Through his meticulous documentation of human movement like this one, Muybridge forever changed our understanding of motion capture as well as its applications across various fields such as artistry, athletics, medicine, dance choreography, and more. This mesmerizing photograph continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty
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