Muybridge - Carrying

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Muybridge - Carrying

Woman in a short dress carrying a basket of flowers or a vase. Date: 1887

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1887 Human Motion Movement Muybridge Vase Short

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Muybridge captures a moment frozen in time - a woman elegantly carrying a basket of flowers or a vase, her figure captured in motion. The year is 1887, and the woman is dressed in a short dress typical of the fashion of the late 19th century. Muybridge's pioneering work in photography and human movement is on full display in this image. His use of multiple cameras to capture sequential images revolutionized the way we understand motion and has had a lasting impact on art and science. The woman in the photograph exudes grace and poise as she carries her delicate cargo, her movements fluid and natural. The contrast between her flowing dress and the rigid lines of the basket creates an interesting visual dynamic. As we gaze at this image from over a century ago, we are transported back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, yet beauty still abounded. The simplicity of this scene belies the complexity of Muybridge's technical skill and artistic vision. Mary Evans' reproduction of this iconic photograph allows us to appreciate Muybridge's genius anew, reminding us of the power that art has to transcend time and connect us with our shared human experience.

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