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Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders
3950177 Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31 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 Handkerchief Motion Sequence Sequential Staircase Stairs Steps Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders" captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time. Taken by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work on animal locomotion. Part of Muybridge's iconic series "Animal Locomotion" this particular image is featured in Volume III dedicated to women. The photograph depicts a female figure gracefully descending a staircase while elegantly throwing a handkerchief over her shoulders. With each step captured meticulously through stop-motion frames, it offers an intriguing glimpse into early motion picture sequences. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography revolutionized the study of movement and became instrumental in understanding human and animal locomotion. This striking image exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of capturing sequential action. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, this print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable scientific document. Donated by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust, it stands as a testament to Muybridge's enduring legacy. Through its composition and subject matter, this photograph invites viewers to contemplate notions of motion, gracefulness, and femininity. It remains an evocative reminder of how art can intersect with science to create something truly extraordinary.
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