Rennende hond, genaamd Dread 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's 1887 "Rennende hond, genaamd Dread" is a photographic study of a dog in motion, a key element in the development of the motion picture. Muybridge is known for his groundbreaking work in capturing animal movement through sequential photographs, which he called "animal locomotion." This photo shows a dog in a series of poses as it runs, illustrating the phases of its stride. These groundbreaking images contributed significantly to the understanding of animal motion, impacting art, science, and film history.