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The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman (b / w photo)
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The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman (b / w photo)
6010173 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman. Illustration for The Human Figure in Motion, An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Muscular Actions by Eadweard Muybridge (6th edn, Chapman and Hall, nd).); © Look and Learn
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Consecutive Phases Eadweard Muybridge Electro Photographic Human Figure Investigation Motion Moving Muscle Muscles Muscular Actions Muybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Phasing Photographic Slow Slowmotion Taking Water Jar Art Photographer Photographing Press Photographer The Photographer
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This photograph captures a moment of human interaction frozen in time. The image, titled "The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman" is part of Eadweard Muybridge's renowned series on the study of muscular actions. In this particular frame, we see two women engaged in a simple yet intimate act. One woman gracefully reaches out to take a water jar from the other, their bodies captured mid-movement. Muybridge's meticulous attention to detail allows us to observe every nuance and subtlety of their gestures. The composition exudes a sense of fluidity and elegance as the figures seamlessly blend into one another. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the scene, emphasizing the contours of their bodies. Muybridge's groundbreaking work revolutionized our understanding of movement through photography. His electro-photographic investigation paved the way for advancements in capturing motion that would later influence fields such as cinema and animation. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to 19th-century England, where Muybridge meticulously documented various phases of muscular action with his camera lens. This photograph serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a scientific exploration into human kinetics. "The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, taking water-jar from another woman" invites us to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its contribution to our knowledge of how our bodies move through space and time.
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