Plate Number 430. Toilet; taking off clothes 1887

Eadweard Muybridge’s “Plate Number 430. Toilet; taking off clothes,” a photographic sequence from 1887, captures the act of a nude woman removing her clothing in a series of individual frames. This work is a prime example of Muybridge's pioneering work in photographic studies of motion, which contributed significantly to the development of cinema. The individual frames, arranged in a grid, create a sense of movement, demonstrating the progression of the woman’s action as she disrobes, thus revealing the intricacies of human locomotion in a way that was previously impossible. Muybridge's meticulous attention to detail and his innovative use of photography to study movement made him a significant figure in the history of art and science.