Plate Number 54. Two women walking arm in arm and turning around; one flirting a fan 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's "Plate Number 54" is a photographic sequence of two women walking arm in arm and turning around, one of them flirting with a fan, capturing the fluidity of movement with a series of 33 individual frames. Created in 1887, this image is a prime example of Muybridge's pioneering work in chronophotography, a precursor to motion pictures. The series of individual frames, when viewed in succession, illustrate the subtle changes in posture and gesture, demonstrating the power of photography to analyze and dissect motion. This work challenged the perception of time and motion, paving the way for modern film and animation.