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Plate 750. Sloth; Walking, Suspended on a Horizontal Pole, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 750. Sloth; Walking, Suspended on a Horizontal Pole, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950726 Plate 750. Sloth; Walking, Suspended on a Horizontal Pole, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume XI, Wild Animals and Birds); 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 750. Sloth; Walking, Suspended on a Horizontal Pole" captures a mesmerizing moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge in 1885. The collotype print measures 19.8x35.4 cm and is housed at the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this image showcases his pioneering work in early motion picture sequences. Through stop-motion photography, he meticulously captured frames that revealed the intricate movements of various animals and birds. In this particular frame, we witness an arboreal mammal like no other - a sloth - defying gravity as it walks upside down while suspended on a horizontal pole. The sloth's deliberate climb is beautifully depicted as it gracefully maneuvers through its natural habitat. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography revolutionized the study of movement and provided invaluable insights into animal locomotion for researchers and scientists alike. His sequential images allowed for detailed analysis and observation that was previously impossible. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, we are transported back to a time when science merged with artistry to capture fleeting moments that would otherwise go unnoticed. It serves as a testament to Muybridge's genius behind the lens and his enduring contribution to both photography and scientific exploration.
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