Horses. Running. Phyrne L. No. 40 1879

Eadweard Muybridge's "Horses. Running. Phyrne L. No. 40" (1879) is a pioneering work in the field of photographic motion studies. This series of 12 sequential photographs captures a horse in motion, revealing the intricate details of its stride and the fluid movement of its limbs. Muybridge's innovative use of multiple cameras and his groundbreaking photographic techniques played a significant role in the development of motion pictures and our understanding of animal locomotion. The silhouette images against a plain background emphasize the dynamic form and rhythm of the horse's motion, marking a crucial step in the evolution of visual art.