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Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950173 Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume III, Women (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 Descend Descending Descent Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Going Down Motion Sequence Sequential Stairs Steps Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped" was taken by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885. The image is a collotype print on paper, measuring approximately 19.4x38.4 cm. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this particular plate belongs to Volume III dedicated to women in motion. It showcases a sequential motion picture sequence capturing the movement of a female figure descending stairs with her hands clasped together. Muybridge's work revolutionized scientific photography and became instrumental in studying human and animal locomotion during that era. His stop-motion technique using multiple frames allowed for detailed analysis of movement patterns. In this striking image, the woman appears nude, emphasizing her vulnerability as she navigates the steps with grace and poise. The absence of clothing adds an artistic element while also highlighting the pure essence of human movement. Currently housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print is part of their collection gifted by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust. The photograph serves as a testament to Muybridge's pioneering contributions to early motion pictures and his dedication to capturing moments frozen in time for scientific study and artistic appreciation alike.
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