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Plate 168. Jumping; Over Boys Back (Leap Frog), 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 168. Jumping; Over Boys Back (Leap Frog), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950020 Plate 168. Jumping; Over Boys Back (Leap Frog), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x44 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume I, Males (Nude)); 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 Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Jump Jumping Leap Leap Frog Leapfrog Leaping Males Motion Playful Sequence Sequential Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 168. Jumping; Over Boys Back (Leap Frog), 1885" showcases the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge in capturing motion through photography. The image, a collotype print on paper measuring 16x44 cm, is part of Muybridge's renowned series "Animal Locomotion" from 1887. In this particular frame, we witness a playful scene where a group of boys engage in the classic childhood game of leapfrog. Frozen in mid-air, one boy effortlessly jumps over another's back with remarkable agility and grace. Muybridge's stop-motion technique allows us to appreciate every detail of their movements as if dissecting time itself. The scientific nature of this photograph cannot be overlooked either. It serves as an invaluable study for understanding human locomotion and movement patterns during physical activities like jumping. Through his sequential frames, Muybridge provides us with insights into the mechanics behind these actions that were previously invisible to the naked eye. Despite its scientific significance, there is also an undeniable sense of joy and playfulness captured within this image. The boys' expressions exude pure delight as they revel in the thrill of leaping through space together. Their nudity adds an innocent charm to the scene while emphasizing their vulnerability and freedom from societal constraints. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of Muybridge's groundbreaking contributions to early motion pictures but also how art can
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