Plate Number 4. Walking 1887

"Plate Number 4. Walking" (1887) by Eadweard Muybridge is a photographic study of a nude male figure in motion. Using a series of 12 sequential photographs, Muybridge meticulously captured the nuances of human movement, revealing the subtle shifts in posture and limb position that define walking. This iconic work exemplifies Muybridge's pioneering approach to photographic analysis and his profound influence on the development of motion pictures.