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Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950501 Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume VII, Males & Females Draped & Misc. Subjects); gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23008560
© gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Ascend Ascending Ascent Barefoot Climb Climbing Descend Descending Descent Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Going Down Going Up Motion Pitcher Sequence Sequential Stairs Steps Stop Motion Upwards B W Photo Black And White Photograph Stroll Strolling Youthful
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This photograph, titled "Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs" captures a mesmerizing motion sequence frozen in time. Taken by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge in 1885, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work on animal locomotion. The image features a young woman gracefully navigating a set of stairs with bare feet, carrying a jug or pitcher in her hand. The sequential frames beautifully illustrate her fluid movements as she climbs up and descends down the steps. Each frame captures a different moment in this elegant dance-like motion. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography revolutionized our understanding of movement and paved the way for early motion pictures. His meticulous study of sequential images allowed him to capture moments that were previously unseen by the naked eye. In this particular photograph, we witness not only the physical act of climbing stairs but also an exploration of human grace and beauty in motion. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to each step taken by the young woman, creating an almost ethereal atmosphere. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Muybridge's "Animal Locomotion" series, we are reminded of both the scientific significance behind his work and its artistic appeal. It serves as a testament to his pioneering spirit as well as his ability to capture fleeting moments that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.
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