Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Animal Movements. Commenced 1872 - Completed 1885. Volume IV, Women (Nude) 1880s

Eadweard Muybridge's "Animal Locomotion" series revolutionized the understanding of movement through photography. This 1880s photo, part of Volume IV, captures a woman walking a dog in a series of sequential images, showcasing the subtle transitions in motion. Muybridge's groundbreaking work, a combination of science and art, contributed to the development of motion pictures. His use of multiple cameras to capture movement in a single frame influenced artists and filmmakers alike, paving the way for modern cinema.