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Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950386 Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.3x40.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume VI, Females (Semi Nude) & Children); 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 Diaphanous Early Motion Picture Sequence Floaty Frames Gown Motion Sequence Sequential Sheer Stop Motion Translucent B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885" captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time. Taken by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work in capturing motion through sequential frames. The image features a graceful woman dancing with ethereal elegance. Dressed in a flowing white gown that appears diaphanous and sheer, she seems to float effortlessly across the frame. Her movements are captured with precision and detail, showcasing the beauty of her dance. Muybridge's pioneering approach to photography revolutionized our understanding of movement and paved the way for early motion picture sequences. His scientific study of animal locomotion led him to create this series called "Animal Locomotion" in 1887. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print is part of Volume VI which focuses on females (semi-nude) and children. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable scientific document. Through this photograph, we are transported back to a time when technology was just beginning to unlock new possibilities for capturing fleeting moments like these. Muybridge's ability to freeze time allows us to appreciate the beauty and grace inherent in human movement while also serving as an important historical record of early photographic experimentation.
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