Plate Number 263. Getting into bed 1887

This is a photograph from Eadweard Muybridge's famous series of motion studies, this one depicts the stages of a woman getting into bed. "Plate Number 263. Getting into bed", from 1887, showcases Muybridge's pioneering work in capturing and dissecting movement. The sequential images create a visual narrative, breaking down the fluidity of human action into individual frames. The use of a grid format further emphasizes the scientific nature of Muybridge's project, contributing to the development of early cinema and understanding of human anatomy. This work cemented Muybridge's place as a pioneer in photographic documentation of motion.