Plate Number 339. Boxing, open hand 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 339. Boxing, open hand" (1887) is a seminal example of his groundbreaking photographic work. This sequence of 12 images captures the motion of two boxers in a series of sequential frames, freezing the dynamic flow of their fight. Muybridge's innovative use of multiple cameras and his meticulous timing revolutionized our understanding of movement and made a lasting impact on the development of photography, film, and animation. This photographic study, a key contribution to the field of chronophotography, offers a glimpse into the early days of capturing motion and its scientific implications.