Setting out a Coffee Plantation at Antigua de Guatemala Possibly 1875 - 1877

"Setting out a Coffee Plantation at Antigua de Guatemala" is a 19th-century photograph by famed photographer Eadweard Muybridge, known for his pioneering work in motion studies. The image depicts a group of workers setting out coffee plants on a hillside in Guatemala, capturing a moment in the labor-intensive process of coffee cultivation. The detail in the photograph provides insight into the working conditions and the landscape of coffee plantations in the region. The photograph is a testament to Muybridge’s skill in capturing the nuances of daily life, while also documenting the economic realities of the time.