Plate Number 99. Turning and ascending stairs 1887

"Plate Number 99. Turning and ascending stairs" is a photographic study by Eadweard Muybridge, created in 1887. This photo, part of Muybridge's larger series "The Human Figure in Motion," captures the nuanced movement of a woman ascending a set of stairs, her body in a series of frames. The photograph showcases Muybridge's pioneering work in motion-capture photography, which revolutionized the understanding of human movement and anatomy. The image is significant for its scientific value and its exploration of the human form in a candid, unposed manner. It has been widely reproduced and studied for its contributions to the field of photography and art.