Plate Number 213. Lifting and emptying basket 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 213. Lifting and emptying basket," from 1887, is a photographic sequence depicting a woman lifting and emptying a basket. Muybridge's groundbreaking work revolutionized the understanding of motion, influencing future artists and filmmakers. This series, part of a larger study, captures the precise movements of the human figure in a series of sequential photographs, showcasing the power of photographic documentation. This "motion study" is an iconic example of Muybridge's contribution to the development of photography as a tool for scientific observation.