Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation... of Animal Movements. Commenced 1872 - Completed 1885. Volume VI, Woman (Semi-Nude and Transparent Drapery) Children 1880s

Eadweard Muybridge's "Animal Locomotion" series, a groundbreaking work in photographic history, captures the motion of a woman in a series of 19 still photographs, each depicting a different stage of walking up a staircase. This photo, created using an innovative electro-photographic method, showcases Muybridge's commitment to scientific observation and his mastery of capturing movement with photographic technology. The image provides a visual analysis of the human form in motion, contributing to a deeper understanding of how the body moves and providing valuable material for artists and scientists alike.