Plate Number 120. Descending an incline with a bucket of water in right hand 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 120. Descending an incline with a bucket of water in right hand" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion. The image captures a woman descending a set of stairs with a bucket in hand, and is presented in a series of twelve individual frames, showcasing the motion of walking in a way that was groundbreaking for its time. Muybridge's work challenged conventional portraiture and revolutionized the way motion was understood and depicted, influencing the development of film and animation.