Plate Number 677. Goat; walking, in sulky 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 677. Goat; walking, in sulky" (1887) is a pioneering work in the field of photographic motion studies. This photo-sequence captures a goat pulling a sulky in a series of 18 individual frames, showcasing the animal's movement in exquisite detail. Muybridge's innovative use of multiple cameras to capture motion revolutionized the understanding of animal locomotion and paved the way for the development of cinema. This series, part of a larger body of work documenting animal movement, exemplifies Muybridge's meticulous approach and his commitment to scientific accuracy, placing him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of photography and visual culture.