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Plate 390. Farmer, Mowing Grass, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 390. Farmer, Mowing Grass, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3956152 Plate 390. Farmer, Mowing Grass, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.4x45.2 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 Motion Mowing Scythe Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Tool B W Photo Black And White Photograph Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Plate 390. Farmer, Mowing Grass" captures a moment frozen in time from the late 19th century. Taken by the pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work on animal locomotion. Part of his renowned series "Animal Locomotion" this image is featured in Volume II dedicated to male subjects. The photo measures approximately 15.4x45.2 cm and is housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA. Intriguingly scientific yet artistically composed, this early motion picture sequence depicts a man mowing grass with a scythe. The sequential frames capture the fluid movement of laborious agricultural work as he rhythmically swings the tool through the air. The subject's nudity adds an additional layer of vulnerability and rawness to the scene, emphasizing both physicality and humanity within farming practices during that era. Muybridge's meticulous study of movement revolutionized photography by capturing moments imperceptible to human eyes alone. This photograph stands as a testament to his innovative techniques and dedication to exploring new frontiers in visual storytelling. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, we are transported back in time - witnessing not only an individual engaged in manual labor but also glimpsing into a pivotal moment when art merged seamlessly with science for societal progress.
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