Plate Number 109. Ascending a stepladder 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 109. Ascending a stepladder," from 1887, is a seminal work of photographic motion study. This sequence of 12 images captures a nude male figure ascending a stepladder, breaking down the movement into a series of distinct poses. Muybridge's pioneering work in capturing human and animal locomotion transformed the study of movement and laid the groundwork for the development of cinema. This iconic photograph is a fascinating record of human movement frozen in time, offering a glimpse into the innovative photographic techniques of the late 19th century.