Plate Number 218. Stooping and lifting a full demijohn to shoulder 1887

"Plate Number 218. Stooping and lifting a full demijohn to shoulder," is a photographic sequence by Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer of photographic motion studies. Created in 1887, this work captures the sequential stages of a man lifting a large, heavy demijohn (a type of glass container) to his shoulder. The meticulous breakdown of movement, showcasing a nude male figure against a simple backdrop, exemplifies Muybridge's contribution to the understanding of human locomotion and the development of early cinema. This influential photographic work serves as a testament to the power of capturing and analyzing human action in a groundbreaking manner.