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Plate 259. Lying on a Couch and Turning Over on Side, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 259. Lying on a Couch and Turning Over on Side, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950026 Plate 259. Lying on a Couch and Turning Over on Side, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.2x31.8 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 Lying Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Turn Turning B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 259. Lying on a Couch and Turning Over on Side, 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, Volume I, which revolutionized the study of movement through sequential photography. In this particular frame, we witness a man lying on a couch as he gracefully turns over onto his side. The rawness and authenticity of the subject's nudity adds to the vulnerability and intimacy portrayed in this composition. With every detail meticulously captured by Muybridge's lens, we can appreciate not only the physicality but also the artistry behind human motion. Muybridge's collotype technique further enhances our understanding of early motion picture sequences and stop-motion photography. This scientific approach to capturing movement provided invaluable insights into various fields such as anatomy, physiology, and even artistic expression. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA, USA; this print serves as a testament to Muybridge's pioneering work that continues to inspire photographers today. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image frozen in time, we are reminded of both our own mortality and endless possibilities for exploration within the realm of visual storytelling.
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