Plate Number 167. Jumping over a boy's back (leapfrog) 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 167. Jumping over a boy's back (leapfrog)," from 1887, captures the sequential stages of a leapfrog jump. This photographic study is a prime example of Muybridge's work, which aimed to analyze human and animal motion through a series of images. By freezing moments in time, Muybridge broke down complex movements into a comprehensive visual representation, making it one of the most important figures in the development of motion pictures. The series of images shows the dynamic and fluid movement of the leapfrog jump, a playful activity that is depicted with striking clarity and detail.