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Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950183 Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x35.1 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
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© Addison Gallery of American Art gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Bend Bending Descend Descending Descent Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Going Down Motion Sequence Sequential Stairs Stairway Steps Stoop Stooping Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Taken between 1872 and 1885, this collotype print showcases Muybridge's groundbreaking work in early motion picture sequences. Part of his iconic series "Animal Locomotion". Volume III: Women (Nude), this image offers a scientific study of movement through sequential frames. The subject, a nude woman, gracefully descends the stairs while stooping to lift a pitcher. Her body is captured mid-action, showcasing both strength and vulnerability. Muybridge's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this photograph. From the delicate play of light and shadow on her skin to the precise positioning of each step she takes, it is clear that he was not only an artist but also a scientist at heart. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA, USA, this print serves as a testament to Muybridge's pioneering contributions to photography and early motion pictures. It invites viewers into an intimate exploration of human movement and form while challenging traditional notions surrounding nudity in art. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image today, we are reminded of Muybridge's lasting impact on both artistic expression and scientific inquiry.
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