Plate Number 324. Curling a 50-lb. dumbbell 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 324. Curling a 50-lb. dumbbell" is a famous example of his photographic study of motion. Taken in 1887, the image captures a sequence of 12 photographs of a man lifting a dumbbell, breaking down the movement into distinct stages. This is a prime example of Muybridge's pioneering work in the field of chronophotography, which used multiple cameras to capture rapid movements. This image is a striking example of early photographic technology and the study of human movement, offering a glimpse into the evolution of both photography and scientific observation.