Plate Number 265. Getting out of bed 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 265. Getting out of bed" (1887) is a photographic study of human motion. This photo-series, composed of nine individual frames, depicts the act of getting out of bed in sequential stills. Muybridge's work, considered a precursor to cinema, is a prime example of the photographic studies of movement he is renowned for, capturing the breakdown of human and animal motion for scientific and artistic purposes. This specific plate showcases a male figure gracefully rising from a bed, offering a glimpse into the detailed nature of Muybridge's studies.