Animal Locomotion, Plate 758 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Animal Locomotion, Plate 758" (1887) is a photographic study capturing the precise movements of a bird in flight. Arranged in a grid format, the image shows a series of sequential photographs of the bird's wings as it beats them. Muybridge, a pioneer in motion capture, used a complex system of cameras and trip wires to document animal movement, groundbreaking for its scientific and artistic significance. This plate, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, reveals the beauty and intricacy of natural movement, showcasing Muybridge's meticulous approach and contributions to early cinema.