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Plate 264. Getting out of bed and preparing to kneel, 1887 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 264. Getting out of bed and preparing to kneel, 1887 (collotype on paper)
3951690 Plate 264. Getting out of bed and preparing to kneel, 1887 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 34.8x49.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887. Volume IV, Women (Nude)); Museum purchase; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23259796
© Museum purchase / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Arise Arising Bedclothes Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Motion Rise Rising Sequence Sequential Sheets Stop Motion B W Photo Beds Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 264. Getting out of bed and preparing to kneel" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Taken in 1887 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 IV, Women (Nude), we witness a sequential study of movement featuring a female figure awakening from slumber. With an air of grace and vulnerability, she rises from her bedclothes, preparing to kneel. The simplicity of the setting - just a bed with its neatly arranged sheets - allows us to focus solely on the subject's fluid motions. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography is evident here as he meticulously captures each stage of the woman's rising action through stop-motion frames. This innovative technique not only revolutionized our understanding of human locomotion but also laid the foundation for future advancements in cinematography. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this timeless image serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable historical document. It invites viewers to contemplate themes such as femininity, nudity, and daily rituals while marveling at Muybridge's technical prowess. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph by Bridgeman Images' collection from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness a fleeting yet profound moment captured forever
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