Plate Number 190. Dancing (nautch) 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 190. Dancing (nautch)" from 1887 is a photographic study of a woman performing a traditional Indian dance. Composed of multiple sequential images, the work captures the fluid movements of the dancer's body in detail. Muybridge's pioneering use of serial photography revolutionized the understanding of motion, influencing the development of cinema and animation. This work exemplifies his dedication to scientific observation and the aesthetic exploration of the human form.