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Woman dancing, Plate 107 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)
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Woman dancing, Plate 107 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)
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© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
Bare Feet Eadweard Muybridge 1830 1904 Motion Movement Barefoot Historica Graphica Collection
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This photograph, titled "Woman dancing, Plate 107 from Animal Locomotion, 1887" is a mesmerizing glimpse into the world of dance in the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904), this image captures a moment of graceful movement frozen in time. The woman depicted here exudes elegance and poise as she dances barefoot in a floaty dress. Her fluid motions are beautifully captured by Muybridge's pioneering photographic techniques, which sought to study human and animal locomotion. As we gaze at this historical gem from the Historica Graphica Collection, we can't help but imagine the music that must have filled the air as this lady twirled across the floor. The simplicity of her bare feet adds an element of vulnerability and authenticity to her performance. Muybridge's work revolutionized photography by capturing motion through sequential images. His groundbreaking studies not only contributed to scientific research but also provided artists with new ways to explore movement and capture fleeting moments like this one. This photograph serves as a reminder of how art has always been intertwined with our desire to understand ourselves better. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty of dance itself and Muybridge's contribution to its documentation.
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