Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Animal Movements. Commenced 1872 - Completed 1885. Volume II, Men (Nude) 1880s

This photographic plate, part of Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking "Animal Locomotion" series, captures the sequential phases of a man swinging a cricket bat. Completed in the 1880s, this work is a testament to Muybridge's innovative use of multiple cameras to document motion, revolutionizing our understanding of human movement and influencing the development of cinema. The series, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the intersection of art, science, and technology in the late 19th century.