Plate Number 272. Stumbling and falling on the ground 1887

"Plate Number 272. Stumbling and falling on the ground," created in 1887 by Eadweard Muybridge, is a photographic study capturing the motion of a woman as she stumbles and falls. This iconic work is part of Muybridge's series "Animal Locomotion," which revolutionized the understanding of movement through sequential photography, laying the foundation for cinema. Each frame of the image meticulously documents the woman's body in motion, showcasing the intricate details of human movement in a way never seen before. Muybridge's work in capturing motion has had a profound impact on photography and continues to fascinate viewers today.