Motions Collection

Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b / w photo)
6015740 Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flight of Birds)

Eadweard Muybridge: Transverse-Gallop (b / w photo)
6015711 Eadweard Muybridge: Transverse-Gallop (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transverse-Gallop)

Eadweard Muybridge (1830 - 1904), English photographer known for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion

Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b / w photo)
6015739 Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Change of Gait)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b / w photo)
6015714 Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gallop)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b / w photo)
6015696 Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rack)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b / w photo)
6015679 Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amble)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)
6015652 Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk)

Motions of animals illustrated by the instantaneous photographs of Mr Muybridge (engraving)
607782 Motions of animals illustrated by the instantaneous photographs of Mr Muybridge (engraving) by Wilson, Walter (1851-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Eadweard Muybridge: The Ricochet (b / w photo)
6015724 Eadweard Muybridge: The Ricochet (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ricochet)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)
6015671 Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk)

Portrait of Eadweard Muybridge (b / w photo)
6015641 Portrait of Eadweard Muybridge (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Eadweard Muybridge)

The X. mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving)
2972974 The X.mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching)
2972950 The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

The Zoetrope in motion, simulating exactly the motions of a little girl playing with a skipping-rope (engraving)
2781330 The Zoetrope in motion, simulating exactly the motions of a little girl playing with a skipping-rope (engraving) by English School

Eadweard Muybridge: The Flying-Run of Birds (b / w photo)
6015743 Eadweard Muybridge: The Flying-Run of Birds (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying-Run of Birds)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Buck and the Kick (b / w photo)
6015735 Eadweard Muybridge: The Buck and the Kick (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Buck and the Kick)

Doctor Mark Ridley (engraving)
812538 Doctor Mark Ridley (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Mark Ridley, physician and mathematician)

AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party
2972943 AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b / w photo)
6015705 Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rack)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Canter (b / w photo)
6015703 Eadweard Muybridge: The Canter (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canter)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)
6015655 Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk)

Tellurion Globe for exhibiting the Motions of the Earth (engraving)
1099214 Tellurion Globe for exhibiting the Motions of the Earth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tellurion Globe for exhibiting the Motions of the Earth)

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight and Walk of Birds (b / w photo)
6015745 Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight and Walk of Birds (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flight and Walk of Birds)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Leap (b / w photo)
6015732 Eadweard Muybridge: The Leap (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leap)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Canter (b / w photo)
6015704 Eadweard Muybridge: The Canter (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canter)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Trot (b / w photo)
6015686 Eadweard Muybridge: The Trot (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trot)

Candle snuffer and stand, 1710-15 (brass)
3084423 Candle snuffer and stand, 1710-15 (brass) by English School, (18th century); 19.7x9.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Traces in time
Izidor Gasperlin

Urban lights
Massimiliano Mancini

O connell Street Bridge, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland

Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Ireland

Silage Making, Ireland

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery. From a print by William Pether, after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby. 18th century

Stone Circles, Inchquinn, Co Kerry, Ireland

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"Eadweard Muybridge: Capturing the Essence of Motion in Monochrome" Step into the mesmerizing world of Eadweard Muybridge, an English photographer who revolutionized our understanding of motion through his pioneering work. With his groundbreaking photographic studies, Muybridge unveiled a hidden realm where time stood still yet movement thrived. In his iconic black and white photographs, such as "Transverse-Gallop, " "Change of Gait, " "The Gallop, " "The Rack, " "The Amble, " and "The Walk, " Muybridge immortalized various animals in their most dynamic states. Through these instantaneous captures, he unraveled the secrets behind their graceful strides and powerful leaps. Meticulously composed engravings showcased the motions of these creatures, bringing them to life on paper. Each stroke etched by skilled hands transformed Mr. Muybridge's photographs into intricate works of art that celebrated both nature's beauty and scientific curiosity. Amidst this captivating display lies a cabinet on stand from 1652 crafted with ebony, fruitwood, and ivory—an exquisite testament to craftsmanship throughout history. The delicate fire screens from the mid-19th century add warmth to this visual journey through time. Amongst all these remarkable images stands out one photograph: "The Ricochet. " In its frozen moment, we witness energy bouncing off surfaces—a reminder that even in stillness, motion lingers within every frame captured by Eadweard Muybridge's lens. "The Walk" appears once again—its repetition emphasizing the significance of each stride taken by man or beast alike. These photographs serve as reminders that motion is not merely a physical act but also an expression of life itself—a dance between existence and progress. Eadweard Muybridge's monochromatic masterpieces transport us beyond mere observation; they invite us to ponder upon the essence of motion itself—the invisible force propelling us forward, forever shaping our world.