Naakte man die zijn armspieren aanspant before 1895

This image is part of a larger work by Albert Londe titled "Mouvements de flexion et d'extension de l'avant-bras sur le bras humain," which translates to "Movements of flexion and extension of the forearm on the human arm." This series of photographs, created before 1895, analyzes the human body in motion. The images capture different stages of arm movement, providing a visual study of the mechanics and physicality of human action. The images themselves are stark and focused, emphasizing the contours of the body in a scientific manner. These works are significant in the history of photography as they represent early efforts to use the medium for scientific observation and analysis.