Plate Number 195. Dancing a waltz 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 195. Dancing a waltz" is a seminal example of his pioneering work in photographic motion studies. The 1887 image depicts a woman performing a waltz, captured in a series of 20 sequential photographs, providing a detailed analysis of human movement. Muybridge’s innovative use of multiple cameras simultaneously allowed him to break down complex actions into individual frames, revolutionizing the understanding of movement in art and science. This work, a hallmark of the photographic realism of the late 19th century, continues to fascinate viewers with its scientific accuracy and aesthetic beauty.