Plate Number 665. Ass; walking; bareback; a boy riding, Jennie 1887

"Plate Number 665. Ass; walking; bareback; a boy riding, Jennie" is a photographic study by Eadweard Muybridge, created in 1887. This photo, part of Muybridge's renowned animal locomotion series, captures a boy riding a donkey in a sequence of twelve frames. The photographs, taken in rapid succession, demonstrate the donkey's movement in a detailed way, highlighting the subtle shifts in the animal's stance and gait. Muybridge's work revolutionized the understanding of movement and paved the way for modern motion pictures. The series is a fascinating example of photographic experimentation and scientific observation, demonstrating how the human eye could be fooled and offering a glimpse into the early stages of motion picture technology.