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Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950351 Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x37.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume V, Men (Pelvis Cloth)); eAddison Gallery of American Art; gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
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© Addison Gallery of American Art gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Bricklayer Bricklaying Build Builder Cement Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Loincloth Mason Motion Pelvis Cloth Semi Naked Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Trowel B W Photo Black And White Photograph Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick" captures a moment frozen in time from the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge as part of his groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion" this collotype print showcases the artistry and scientific precision that defined his work. In this particular image, we witness a male mason engrossed in his craft. With focused determination, he lays a brick with expert precision using a trowel and cement. The photograph's composition highlights both the physicality of labor and the gracefulness of movement. Muybridge's pioneering stop-motion technique allows us to observe each step of this intricate process. Through sequential frames, we gain insight into the meticulous nature of bricklaying while appreciating its inherent beauty. The subject's semi-nakedness is notable; he wears only a pelvis cloth or loincloth commonly worn by laborers during that era. This detail adds an additional layer to our understanding of historical working conditions and emphasizes the human element within industrial progress. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts, this print serves as an invaluable artifact bridging art and science. It invites viewers to contemplate not only Muybridge's technical mastery but also the significance of manual labor in shaping society. "Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick" stands as testament to Muybridge's enduring legacy as one of photography's pioneers while
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