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Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950353 Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume V, Men (Pelvis Cloth)); 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 Bricklayer Bricklaying Bricks Build Builder Cement Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Loincloth Mason Motion Pelvis Cloth Semi Naked Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Trowel B W Photo Black And White Photograph Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85" captures a moment frozen in time during the early days of motion picture experimentation. Taken by 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 from Volume V dedicated to men's movements. The photo depicts a semi-naked male laborer engaged in the art of bricklaying. With his pelvis clothed in a loincloth, he skillfully handles cement and wields a trowel as he meticulously constructs a wall with bricks. The photograph not only serves as an artistic study but also provides valuable scientific insight into human movement and sequential action. Each frame within the sequence offers viewers an opportunity to observe the fluidity and precision involved in bricklaying. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this gift from the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust adds depth to their collection of fine art prints. Its presence invites contemplation on craftsmanship, construction techniques, and laborers' contributions throughout history. Muybridge's pioneering approach to photography revolutionized our understanding of motion capture while simultaneously creating visually stunning works that continue to captivate audiences today. This powerful image stands as a testament to both his technical brilliance behind the camera lens and his
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