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Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950525 Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x44.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume VIII, Abnormal Movements-Men and Women); gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
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© gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Disability Disabled Early Motion Picture Sequence Epilepsy Epileptic Frames Motion Seizure Sequence Sequential Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph Stroll Strolling
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This photograph, titled "Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The image is part of his groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" from 1887, which revolutionized the study of movement through sequential photography. In this particular print, we witness a man walking with an unusual gait, showcasing abnormal movements associated with epilepsy. Stripped down to his bare form, he moves gracefully yet erratically across the frame. Muybridge's meticulous stop-motion technique allows us to analyze each individual frame and gain insight into the complexities of human locomotion. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes both the scientific nature of this study and the vulnerability of its subject. Through this powerful composition, Muybridge invites us to contemplate not only physical movement but also societal perceptions surrounding disability. Housed in the esteemed Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this collotype on paper print serves as a testament to Muybridge's pioneering contributions to early motion picture sequences and scientific photography. It stands as a reminder that art can transcend its medium by shedding light on important aspects of our shared human experience – even those that are often overlooked or stigmatized like epilepsy and disability.
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