Rennende hond, genaamd Dread 1887

This is Eadweard Muybridge’s photographic study of a running dog, captured using a multi-camera setup. We see Dread, a dog, frozen in multiple stages of motion. The act of running—of forward propulsion—is deeply rooted in human culture. Think of archaic depictions of animals in motion across ancient cave paintings, or even the winged sandals of Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Dread’s movement, broken down into still frames, mirrors a primal understanding of speed and energy. The dog's body, stretched and contorted, evokes a sense of unleashed potential, reminding us of the raw, instinctual drives we share with the animal kingdom. This scientific fragmentation of movement is strangely evocative. It reveals how we perceive and reconstruct motion in our minds, tapping into a collective memory of movement that transcends time. Observe how we, too, are like Dread, always running, always chasing. This photographic study is a reminder of our relentless pursuit of progress, knowledge, and understanding, echoing through history.