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Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950105 Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume II, 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 Farrier File Frames Grip Gripping Hoof Hooves Horseshoe Motion Nail Nailing Sequence Sequential Shoeing Stoop Stooping Stop Motion Tools B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 509. Shoeing a Horse" captures a moment frozen in time from the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge, this collotype print showcases his groundbreaking work in capturing motion through sequential images. The image depicts a man, presumably a farrier, stooping down to shoe a horse's hoof. The meticulous grip of his hand on the horse's leg and the focused expression on his face reveal the precision required for this task. With tools like nails and files at his disposal, he skillfully tends to the horse's hooves while ensuring its comfort and well-being. Muybridge's photographic study of animal locomotion revolutionized scientific understanding of movement during that era. His stop-motion technique allowed him to capture multiple frames in sequence, essentially creating an early form of motion picture sequences. Beyond its scientific significance, this photograph also explores themes of human-animal interaction and vulnerability. The presence of nudity adds an intriguing layer to the composition as it challenges societal norms surrounding nakedness. Now housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Massachusetts, USA, this print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable historical document. It invites viewers to appreciate Muybridge's pioneering contributions to photography while contemplating our complex relationship with animals and nature itself.
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