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Plate 150. Descending Stairs; Stooping, Lifting Pitcher, Turning
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Plate 150. Descending Stairs; Stooping, Lifting Pitcher, Turning
3950184 Plate 150. Descending Stairs; Stooping, Lifting Pitcher, Turning, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x29.5 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 Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Lift Lifting Motion Pitcher Sequence Sequential Stairs Stairway Steps Stoop Stooping Stop Motion Turn Turning B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 150. Descending Stairs; Stooping, Lifting Pitcher, Turning" captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Taken between 1872 and 1885 as part of his groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this collotype print showcases Muybridge's pioneering work in early motion picture sequences. In this particular frame from Volume III dedicated to women, we witness a sequential study of movement featuring a nude female figure gracefully descending stairs. The woman is captured mid-action as she stoops down to lift a pitcher while simultaneously turning her body. The composition beautifully highlights the fluidity and elegance of her movements. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography revolutionized our understanding of human locomotion and paved the way for future advancements in cinematography. By capturing multiple frames in quick succession, he dissected complex actions into individual moments that could be analyzed scientifically. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, this print serves as an invaluable historical document showcasing both artistic beauty and scientific exploration. It was generously gifted by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust. As we contemplate this image today, we are reminded not only of Muybridge's technical mastery but also his ability to capture fleeting moments that reveal profound insights about human movement and form.
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