Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Animal Movements. Commenced 1872 - Completed 1885. Volume I, Men (Nude) 1880s

Eadweard Muybridge's "Animal Locomotion" (1880s) is a groundbreaking photographic study of human movement. This particular image, from Volume I, "Men (Nude)", captures a series of consecutive phases of a man throwing a ball. Using multiple cameras triggered in rapid succession, Muybridge revolutionized our understanding of motion, capturing the fleeting moments of the human form in a way that was previously impossible. His work, which contributed significantly to the development of cinema, remains a powerful testament to the power of photography to reveal hidden truths about the world around us.