Artist | Eadweard Muybridge
Artist Story | Eadweard Muybridge (1830–1904) was an English photographer renowned for his pioneering work in motion studies and early motion-picture projection. Born Edward James Muggeridge in Kingston upon Thames, he later changed his name to Eadweard Muybridge, believing it reflected original Anglo-Saxon roots. Muybridge first traveled to the United States as a young man and gained international recognition in 1868 for his striking large-format photographs of Yosemite Valley, California. His most groundbreaking work came in the 1870s when he used sequential photography to analyse animal and human movement, laying the foundation for the development of motion pictures.
Artwork Narrative | Eadweard Muybridge’s "Woman Walking [with a Basket on Her Head]" is a striking study of movement, captured through his pioneering photographic techniques. The sequential frames showcase the graceful rhythm and balance of the woman’s stride, emphasising the natural flow of human motion. With meticulous detail and sense of continuity, the piece reflects Muybridge’s groundbreaking practice in motion studies and early photography.
Original Medium | Photomechanical Print
Tones | Charcoal, Beige, Soft Browns
Emotion | Openness, Grace
Product Details | Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Simple, elegant design. Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface. Handmade by specialist picture framers. Delivered ready for hanging.
Collection | Figure and Form
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