Plate Number 63. Running at full speed 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's 1887 photograph, "Plate Number 63. Running at full speed", is a groundbreaking example of the photographer's groundbreaking work in motion studies. The series of 12 images capture the sequential movement of a nude male runner, revealing the intricacies of human locomotion. This photographic sequence, a precursor to cinema, demonstrates Muybridge's pioneering use of technology to analyze and illustrate human motion. The series is a testament to the photographic capabilities of the 19th century and its enduring contribution to the development of motion picture technology.