Plate Number 191. Dancing (fancy) 1887

"Plate Number 191. Dancing (fancy)" is a photographic study by Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer in photographic motion studies. Created in 1887, the piece depicts a woman executing a series of dance moves, captured in a sequence of 36 individual photographs. This iconic example of chronophotography allows for the visual analysis of human movement, a technique Muybridge popularized. The image's composition, presenting a grid of sequential snapshots, breaks down the flow of motion and creates a mesmerizing visual rhythm. This artwork exemplifies Muybridge's contribution to the field of photography and the study of movement.