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Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume V, Men (Pelvis Cloth)); 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 Ascending Ascent Brick Bricks Builder Carry Climb Climbing Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Ladder Loincloth Motion Mount Mounting Pelvis Cloth Sequence Sequential Stepladder Steps Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder" captures a moment frozen in time from the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872 and 1885, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work on animal locomotion. Part of Muybridge's iconic series "Animal Locomotion" this image is featured in Volume V dedicated to men's movements. The photo depicts a laborer ascending a ladder while shouldering a hand full of bricks, showcasing the physicality and strength required for such manual tasks. The stark contrast of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing the determination etched on the laborer's face as he navigates each step with precision. This early motion picture sequence offers viewers an insight into the scientific study of movement through sequential frames. Muybridge's meticulous documentation revolutionized photography and paved the way for future advancements in cinematography. His ability to capture fleeting moments like this one allows us to appreciate both its artistic beauty and scientific significance. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print serves as a testament to Muybridge's enduring legacy as one of history's most influential photographers. It stands as an ode to human perseverance and hard work that transcends time, reminding us of our shared history and collective progress.
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