Bewegingsstudie van een vliegende reiger 1887

"Bewegingsstudie van een vliegende reiger" (1887) by French physiologist Etienne-Jules Marey is a groundbreaking work of chronophotography. The image captures the flight of herons in a series of sequential poses, creating a sense of motion and demonstrating Marey's innovative approach to understanding animal locomotion. Marey's work, influenced by Eadweard Muybridge, combined scientific observation with artistic aesthetic, blurring the lines between photography and art. This photograph, with its multiple exposures and stark monochrome, is considered a cornerstone of early motion studies and remains a fascinating example of the evolving relationship between science and art.