Plate Number 3. Walking 1887

This photographic sequence, "Plate Number 3. Walking," is one of many from Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking study of animal and human motion. Taken in 1887, the series of twelve images captures a man walking in a linear progression, providing a detailed record of his posture, movement, and the complex interplay of muscle and bone. Muybridge's work revolutionized the understanding of motion, impacting not only the fields of photography and science but also influencing art and animation. The striking clarity and detail of the images are characteristic of his photographic style, showcasing the potential of the camera to record the fleeting moments of human movement.