Plate Number 158. Jumping, running twist high jump 1887

Eadweard Muybridge’s *Plate Number 158. Jumping, running twist high jump*, created in 1887, is a seminal work in the development of photographic motion studies. The series of twelve images captures a man performing a high jump in sequential stages, revealing the intricate phases of human movement. Muybridge, a pioneer in this field, used multiple cameras triggered by tripwires to capture the subject’s motion, resulting in a groundbreaking representation of the body in motion. This iconic work is considered a landmark in the history of photography and early cinema, influencing artists and scientists alike.