Plate Number 117. Descending an incline 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 117. Descending an incline" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion. This photo-sequence captures a nude female figure descending an incline, breaking down her movement into a series of 19 sequential photographs, revealing the precise nuances of her posture and gait. This work is a prime example of Muybridge's pioneering photographic studies of motion, which revolutionized the understanding of animal and human locomotion.