Plate Number 151. Descending a stepladder and turning around with a rock in hands 1887

This photographic sequence, titled "Plate Number 151. Descending a stepladder and turning around with a rock in hands," was created by Eadweard Muybridge in 1887. It is one of his famous series of motion studies. The image captures the movement of a nude man as he descends a stepladder, holding a rock, and then turns around. Muybridge's work was groundbreaking in its ability to document movement in detail, influencing the development of cinema. This series, consisting of 12 individual photographs, was intended to be viewed as a continuous sequence, demonstrating the subtle shifts and fluidity of human locomotion. This series exemplifies Muybridge's contributions to the fields of photography and scientific illustration.