Plate Number 157. Jumping, running twist high jump 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's 1887 "Plate Number 157. Jumping, running twist high jump" is a photographic sequence depicting a man performing a high jump. This work, part of Muybridge's larger photographic study of animal and human motion, uses multiple cameras to capture the subtle movements of the athlete in a way that was previously impossible. The resulting image, made up of a series of individual frames, showcases the fluidity and complexity of human motion, revolutionizing the understanding of movement in art and science. Muybridge's pioneering photographic work remains influential today, inspiring artists and scientists alike.