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Plate 311. Heaving a 75-lb Rock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 311. Heaving a 75-lb Rock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950057 Plate 311. Heaving a 75-lb Rock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x45.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume II, Males (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 Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Heave Heaving Heavy Lift Lifting Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Strength Strong Throw Throwing Weight B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 311. Heaving a 75-lb Rock, 1885" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The image is part of his groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" published in 1887. In this particular frame from Volume II, we witness a powerful male figure engaged in an extraordinary display of strength and determination. Nude and unencumbered by clothing, he grapples with a massive rock weighing 75 pounds. With muscles taut and sweat glistening on his brow, the man exudes raw physical prowess as he prepares to hurl the weighty stone into motion. Muybridge's collotype technique beautifully renders every detail of this dynamic scene - from the strain evident on the subject's face to the texture of the rugged terrain beneath him. This early motion picture sequence offers us a glimpse into Muybridge's pioneering work that laid the foundation for modern-day cinematography. Beyond its artistic appeal, this photograph also serves as a scientific study of movement and sequential action. It exemplifies Muybridge's dedication to capturing human locomotion with precision and accuracy. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print is testament to Muybridge's enduring legacy as one of photography's most influential figures.
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