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Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950530 Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.2x44.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume VIII, Abnormal Movements-Men and Women); gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23259860
© gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Gait Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph Stroll Strolling
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This photograph, titled "Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The print measures 17.2x44.9 cm and is housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" from 1887, this image showcases abnormal movements in both men and women. It was gifted to the gallery by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust. In this particular frame, a naked male figure can be seen walking with an intriguing gait affected by locomotor ataxia - a condition that impairs coordination and balance. The sequential nature of the photo allows us to study each step taken by the subject as he strolls along. Muybridge's work revolutionized scientific photography and laid the foundation for early motion picture sequences. His stop-motion technique captured movement frame-by-frame, offering invaluable insights into human locomotion. The starkness of black and white emphasizes not only the scientific aspect but also adds an artistic quality to this photograph. The nudity of the subject further accentuates vulnerability while highlighting his unique physicality. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, we are transported back to a time when photography was still in its infancy but already pushing boundaries in both science and art alike.
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