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Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950206 Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.7x42.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume IV, 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 Head Carry Head Carrying Lift Lifting Motion Sequence Sequential Stoop Stooping Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Taken between 1872-1885, this collotype print showcases one frame from Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion". In this particular image, we witness a woman gracefully stooping down to lift a water jar onto her head. The sequential nature of the photograph allows us to observe each stage of her movement with incredible detail and precision. Muybridge's work was not only aesthetically stunning but also scientifically significant. His pioneering use of stop-motion photography revolutionized our understanding of human and animal locomotion, making him an influential figure in the field of scientific photography. The nakedness of the female subject adds another layer of intrigue to this composition. By removing clothing, Muybridge emphasizes the pure form and movement without distractions or societal constructs. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts, this print is part of their collection gifted by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust. It serves as a testament to Muybridge's artistic genius and his invaluable contribution to both art and science through his exploration of motion capture. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, we are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary moment frozen forever within its frames – an enduring testament to human ingenuity and curiosity about our own physicality.
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