Plate Number 214. Lifting a child from the ground and turning around 1887

"Plate Number 214. Lifting a child from the ground and turning around" is a photographic study by Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer of photographic motion studies. This 1887 work showcases the sequential stages of a woman lifting a child from the ground and turning around, showcasing Muybridge's groundbreaking use of multiple cameras to capture motion in detail. This work is a significant example of Muybridge's "animal locomotion" series, which revolutionized our understanding of movement and laid the foundation for motion pictures. This photographic sequence, comprised of multiple frames, provides a fascinating glimpse into human biomechanics and the power of photographic technology.