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Plate 91. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 91. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950005 Plate 91. Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.8 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
Media ID 23259650
© 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 Upwards B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 91. Ascending Stairs" was captured by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885. The print, a collotype on paper measuring 21.8x34.8 cm, is housed in the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" published in 1887, this image showcases his pioneering work in early motion picture sequences. In Volume I of the series, focusing on males (nude), Muybridge meticulously documented various movements to study locomotion scientifically. The photograph captures a sequential motion sequence featuring a naked male figure ascending stairs with fluidity and grace. Through stop-motion frames, Muybridge freezes each step of the ascent to provide an unprecedented understanding of movement. Merging artistry with scientific exploration, this image exemplifies Muybridge's dedication to capturing human motion through photography. The subject's nudity adds an element of vulnerability and rawness to the composition while emphasizing their physical prowess. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness one man's quest for knowledge through visual storytelling. It serves as a testament to both artistic expression and scientific inquiry that continues to inspire generations today.
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