Is Animal Locomotion, Plate 467 under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What is the thematic context of Animal Locomotion, Plate 467?

scientific observation, chronophotography pioneer, motion studies influence, victorian era precision, documentary realism", early photographic method, analyzing human movement

What topics does Animal Locomotion, Plate 467 explore?

childhood movement, human locomotion, scientific study, motion analysis, victorian era, early photography, anatomical detail

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Artwork Description

Eadweard Muybridge was one of the world?s most influential and innovative photographers. He was well known for producing sequential images of moving animals and humans as artistic and scientific experimentations that changed the way we understand motion and for revealing photographic capabilities critical to the development of early photography and cinema. These photographs were often presented with Muybridge?s invented zoopraxiscope, a mechanism that projected the stills as a moving image. One of many in Muybridge?s famous Animal Locomotion series, Animal Locomotion, Plate 467 is a black-and-white sequence of a total of 24 images depicting a toddler walking, shot both in profile and from behind. Like the adult male figure, the horse, the deer and the dog captured by Muybridge, these images demonstrate the specificity of physical bodily movement in the simple motion of a small child.

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Artist Biography

early life and career

eadweard j. muybridge , a british photographer, was born on april 9, 1830, in kingston upon thames, surrey, england. his original name was edward james muggeridge, which he later changed to eadweard j. muybridge . muybridge's early life was marked by his family's business in grain and coal merchant. after his father's death in 1843, his mother continued the business.

photographic career

muybridge's photographic career began in 1867 in california, where he learned the wet-plate collodion process and secured two british patents for his inventions. his large photographs of yosemite valley made him world-famous in 1868. muybridge's work on animal locomotion in 1877 and 1878, using multiple cameras to capture motion in stop-motion photographs, pre-dated the flexible perforated film strip used in cinematography.

notable works and exhibitions

* walking with a bucket in mouth; light-gray horse, eagle (35 x 21 cm, george eastman museum, rochester, united states, photograph) * muybridge's pioneering work on motion photography is featured in the ArtsDot collection .

legacy and influence

muybridge's contributions to photography and motion-picture projection are undeniable. his work has influenced numerous artists, including those featured in a journey through art history with ArtsDot’s extensive collection . muybridge's legacy continues to inspire new generations of photographers and filmmakers.

eadweard muybridge - wikipedia
eadweard j. muybridge | ArtsDot
eadweard muybridge | britannica (external link)

important dates: * april 9, 1830: born in kingston upon thames, surrey, england * may 8, 1904: died in kingston upon thames, surrey, england

eadweard j muybridge

1830 - 1904 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Chronophotography
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Early cinema
- Zoopraxiscope
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Alfred Stieglitz']
Date Of Birth: April 9, 1830
Date Of Death: May 8, 1904
Full Name: Eadweard J. Muybridge
Nationality: British
Notable Artworks:
- Walking with a bucket
- Yosemite Valley views
Place Of Birth: Kingston upon Thames, UK