Plate Number 36. Walking and carrying a child on left arm 1887

Eadweard Muybridge's 1887 photographic sequence "Plate Number 36. Walking and carrying a child on left arm," showcases his pioneering work in motion studies. This series of twelve images captures a woman walking with a child in her arms, dissecting the fluid motion of human movement into distinct stages. The photographs are arranged in a grid, allowing the viewer to trace the subtle shifts in the woman's posture and the child's position. Muybridge's work revolutionized our understanding of human locomotion, influencing artists and scientists alike. The sequential nature of these images anticipates the birth of cinema and highlights the powerful potential of photography to reveal the unseen.