Plate Number 250. Rising from chair, stooping and lifting handkerchief 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 250. Rising from chair, stooping and lifting handkerchief" from 1887 is a photographic study of human motion. This photo, part of a series of "animal locomotion" images, captures a woman in sequential poses as she rises from a chair, bends over, and picks up a handkerchief. Muybridge's groundbreaking work in the 19th century transformed our understanding of movement, laying the groundwork for motion pictures and animation. His photographic sequences, often presented in grid formations, broke down complex actions into individual moments, revealing the intricate details of human movement and inspiring artists and scientists alike. This specific image, with its focus on a woman's graceful yet intricate motion, exemplifies Muybridge's meticulous approach to capturing the nuances of human movement in a new and innovative way.