Plate Number 134. Descending stairs with a basin in hands 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's 1887 photographic sequence, "Plate Number 134. Descending stairs with a basin in hands," is a prime example of his groundbreaking work in motion studies. This series of 12 images captures a woman in a white dress descending a staircase, showcasing the intricate nuances of human movement in a way never seen before. Muybridge's innovative use of multiple cameras to record successive phases of motion revolutionized our understanding of how the body moves, significantly impacting the development of photography, art, and film.