Plate Number 155. Jumping, running straight high jump 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 155. Jumping, running straight high jump" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion. This "animal locomotion" series, which Muybridge is famous for, is comprised of sequential images of a nude woman jumping over a hurdle. The multiple frames capture the subtle movements of her body, showcasing the elegance and athleticism of the human form in motion. Muybridge’s innovative use of sequential photography helped revolutionize the understanding of movement and became a foundational element for the development of cinema.