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Plate 73. Turning Around in Surprise and Running Away, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 73. Turning Around in Surprise and Running Away, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950136 Plate 73. Turning Around in Surprise and Running Away, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x31 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume III, Women (Nude)); 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
Acting Animal Locomotion Cover Covered Covering Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Hide Hiding Modesty Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Surprise Surprised B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 73. Turning Around in Surprise and Running Away" was captured by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge between 1872-1885. The image is a collotype print on paper, measuring approximately 24.9x31 cm, and it belongs to the collection of the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. The photograph is part of Muybridge's groundbreaking series called "Animal Locomotion" which was published in 1887. This particular plate belongs to Volume III, focusing on women in various states of motion and nudity. In this frame, we witness a woman caught mid-action as she turns around with surprise before swiftly running away. The sequential nature of Muybridge's work allows us to study movement like never before—each frame revealing a different stage within an action sequence. Beyond its artistic value, this scientific photography serves as an early precursor to motion pictures and stop-motion animation techniques that would revolutionize visual storytelling later on. The presence of nudity adds another layer to the composition—a reflection on human vulnerability and modesty when confronted with unexpected situations. The woman's instinctive reaction to cover herself while fleeing highlights our innate desire for privacy even amidst moments of panic or surprise. Overall, this mesmerizing image captures both the beauty of human movement and the complexities surrounding our relationship with our bodies—an enduring testament to Muybridge's pioneering contributions to photography and scientific exploration.
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