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Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950456 Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x33.5 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
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© gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph, titled "Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water" captures a moment frozen in time from the year 1885. Taken by renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge as part of his groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this collotype print showcases the early beginnings of motion picture sequences. In this particular frame, we witness a woman gracefully descending a flight of stairs while carrying a bucket filled with water. Dressed in typical Victorian style attire, complete with an apron and headscarf, she exudes an air of elegance even in her role as a maid or cleaner. A handkerchief peeks out from her pocket, suggesting attention to detail and practicality. The meticulous composition highlights the sequential nature of movement through stop-motion frames. This scientific approach to photography allowed Muybridge to study and capture various actions with precision and accuracy. The image invites us into a world long gone but preserved forever within this timeless photograph. It serves as both an artistic marvel and historical document, shedding light on the daily lives of individuals during that era. Displayed at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print is part of their collection gifted by the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust. Its presence reminds us not only of our past but also celebrates the remarkable advancements made in photographic science over time.
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