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"Animal Locomotion" (plate 378): sequence with a half-naked man with an anvil and hammer
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"Animal Locomotion" (plate 378): sequence with a half-naked man with an anvil and hammer
"Animal Locomotion" (plate 378): sequence with a half-naked man with an anvil and hammer Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1887
Muybridge, Eadweard
PDC-A-004695-0378
Media ID 33268540
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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In this photo print, titled "Animal Locomotion" (plate 378), we are transported back to the year 1887. Eadweard Muybridge, a renowned photographer of his time, skillfully captures a mesmerizing sequence featuring a half-naked man with an anvil and hammer. The image showcases the male human body in all its raw strength and vulnerability. The subject's muscular physique is on full display as he engages in what appears to be physical labor. With beads of sweat glistening on his skin, every sinewy muscle seems to come alive through Muybridge's lens. Muybridge's meticulous attention to detail allows us to witness the gracefulness of movement frozen in time. As our eyes follow the sequence from one frame to another, we can almost hear the rhythmic sound of metal striking metal. It is as if this solitary figure has become one with his tools - an embodiment of determination and craftsmanship. This portrait not only celebrates the beauty of the human form but also serves as a testament to mankind's ability for physical exertion and creation. Through this photograph, Muybridge invites us into a world where strength meets artistry; where sweat-drenched labor becomes poetry in motion. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Alinari's collection, let us appreciate both Muybridge's technical mastery and his ability to capture fleeting moments that would have otherwise been lost forever. This photograph stands as a timeless reminder that even seemingly mundane actions can possess extraordinary beauty when viewed through the lens of artistic vision.
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