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Plate 434. Hanging Clothes on Line, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 434. Hanging Clothes on Line, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950257 Plate 434. Hanging Clothes on Line, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume IV, 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
Animal Locomotion Clothesline Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Hang Hanging Laundry Motion Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Washing B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 434. Hanging Clothes on Line, 1872-85" captures a moment frozen in time by the talented photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The print showcases a unique collotype technique on paper, adding depth and texture to the image. Part of Muybridge's renowned series "Animal Locomotion" this particular plate focuses on women's movements. In this frame, we see a naked female figure gracefully hanging clothes on a line. Her body is captured in sequential frames, creating an early motion picture sequence that was groundbreaking for its time. The scientific nature of Muybridge's work is evident as he meticulously studies movement through photography. This specific plate offers insight into daily life during the late 19th century, showcasing the mundane yet essential task of laundry hanging. The woman's nudity adds an element of vulnerability and rawness to the composition while emphasizing her connection with nature and simplicity. The contrast between her bare skin and the clothed items she handles creates a visual juxtaposition that invites contemplation about our relationship with clothing and self-expression. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, USA, this print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an important historical document. It reminds us of how photography can capture fleeting moments while offering glimpses into different eras and cultures.
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