Vierentwintig opnamen van een paard in draf met een wagen erachter before 1882

Eadweard Muybridge's "Vierentwintig opnamen van een paard in draf met een wagen erachter" (Twenty-four shots of a horse in a gallop with a carriage behind) is a series of photographs that capture the motion of a horse in a gallop. This pioneering work, created before 1882, represents Muybridge's dedication to capturing the ephemeral nature of movement through photography. It serves as a crucial step in the evolution of photography, paving the way for the development of motion pictures. The 24 individual frames, arranged in a grid, showcase the horse's legs in various stages of motion, effectively documenting the previously unobservable details of animal locomotion. This iconic work is a testament to Muybridge's innovative use of sequential photography, transforming the understanding of motion and solidifying his place in the history of both art and science.