Plate Number 270. Arising from the ground with a pamphlet in left hand 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 270. Arising from the ground with a pamphlet in left hand" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion that exemplifies his groundbreaking work in the field. The image presents a sequence of 12 stills, capturing a woman's action of rising from the ground with a pamphlet in hand, revealing a detailed analysis of the body's movement and the complex interplay of muscles and joints. This photographic series, which comprised 781 plates, documented a wide range of human and animal movements, solidifying Muybridge's legacy as a pioneer of motion studies and a key figure in the development of motion pictures.