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Plate 278. Base-ball; Batting, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 278. Base-ball; Batting, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950033 Plate 278. Base-ball; Batting, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x42.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume I, Males (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 Baseball Batsman Batter Batting Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion B W Photo Baseball Bat Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 278. Base-ball; Batting, 1885" showcases the early motion picture sequence captured by Eadweard Muybridge. The collotype print on paper measures 19.8x42.2 cm and is housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Phillips Academy, Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" from 1887, this image belongs to Volume I dedicated to males in various movements. It represents a scientific study of movement through sequential frames frozen in time using stop-motion photography. In this particular frame, we witness a nude male batter poised with his baseball bat mid-swing. His body exhibits grace and strength as he prepares to strike the ball with precision and power. The rawness of his nudity adds an intriguing layer to the composition, emphasizing both vulnerability and athleticism. Muybridge's work revolutionized our understanding of motion and paved the way for modern-day cinematography techniques. This photograph captures not only a moment in sports history but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity in capturing movement through art. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to a time when science merged seamlessly with artistic expression—a true celebration of both beauty and innovation within one striking image.
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