Plate Number 145. Descending stairs and turning with a bucket of water in right hand 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 145. Descending stairs and turning with a bucket of water in right hand" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion, capturing a woman in sequential phases as she descends a staircase with a bucket of water. Muybridge's pioneering work in the field of chronophotography revolutionized the understanding of movement, influencing art and science alike. This image, part of his larger series "Animal Locomotion," showcases his innovative technique of capturing split-second moments, offering a detailed analysis of the body's mechanics.