Plate Number 706. Dog; trotting; mastiff, Smith 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 706. Dog; trotting; mastiff, Smith," from 1887, is a photographic study of animal locomotion. This photo, part of a larger series, captures a mastiff trotting across a stage, its movement broken down into twelve sequential frames. Muybridge's pioneering work in chronophotography revolutionized the study of motion and contributed significantly to the development of cinema. This striking image is a testament to his innovative technique and keen observation of the natural world.