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Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950002 Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x38.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume I, 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 Ascend Ascending Ascent Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Going Up Motion Sequence Sequential Stairs Steps Stop Motion Upstairs Upwards B W Photo Black And White Photograph Stroll Strolling
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Plate 88. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85
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captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time by the pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge. This collotype print, measuring 24.9x38.7 cm, is housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" published in 1887, this photograph showcases his mastery of capturing motion through sequential frames. In this particular image from Volume I dedicated to males (nude), we witness a man gracefully ascending a flight of stairs. The black and white composition evokes a sense of scientific precision and study as Muybridge sought to unravel the mysteries of movement through photography. The stark contrast between light and shadow accentuates every muscle and sinew as the subject confidently strides upward. Nudity plays an integral role in highlighting the human form's elegance and anatomical intricacies within this artistic exploration of locomotion. Stripped bare both physically and metaphorically, the figure embodies gracefulness while embarking on this ascent. Muybridge's work paved the way for early motion picture sequences, making him an influential figure in photographic history. With each step captured meticulously, viewers are invited to immerse themselves in this timeless scene where action meets artistry. This remarkable photograph from Bridgeman Images serves as a testament to Muybridge's innovative vision that forever changed our understanding of movement and its representation through sequential imagery
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