Plate Number 139. Descending stairs and turning 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 139. Descending stairs and turning" (1887) is a photographic study of motion, part of a larger series that revolutionized the understanding of movement. The photo, comprised of 15 individual frames, captures a woman in a patterned dress as she navigates a staircase, showcasing the fluidity and complexity of human motion. Muybridge's pioneering work in sequential photography paved the way for the development of cinema and continues to fascinate viewers with its intricate depiction of human movement.