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Early Motion Picture Sequence Collection (#5)

"Capturing Life in Motion

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 706. Dog; Trotting; Mastiff, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 706. Dog; Trotting; Mastiff, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950659 Plate 706. Dog; Trotting; Mastiff, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 12.9x46.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 679. Goat; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 679. Goat; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950655 Plate 679. Goat; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x39.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 677. Goat; Walking in Sulky, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 677. Goat; Walking in Sulky, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950653 Plate 677. Goat; Walking in Sulky, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x39.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 675. Sow; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 675. Sow; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950651 Plate 675. Sow; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 669. Ox; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 669. Ox; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950645 Plate 669. Ox; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.2x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 664. Mule; Various Performances; at a Table, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 664. Mule; Various Performances; at a Table, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950640 Plate 664. Mule; Various Performances; at a Table, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x35.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950636 Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950633 Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 656. Walking; Free; Ossification of Cartilage, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 656. Walking; Free; Ossification of Cartilage, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950632 Plate 656. Walking; Free; Ossification of Cartilage, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 655. Walking; Saddle; Spavin, Right Hind Leg; Horse, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 655. Walking; Saddle; Spavin, Right Hind Leg; Horse, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950631 Plate 655. Walking; Saddle; Spavin, Right Hind Leg; Horse, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x28.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950628 Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 644. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Clearing and Landing, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 644. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Clearing and Landing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950620 Plate 644. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Clearing and Landing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x36 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 633. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 633. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950609 Plate 633. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 615. Canter: Bareback; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Hansel, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 615. Canter: Bareback; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Hansel, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950591 Plate 615. Canter: Bareback; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Hansel, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.5x32.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 602. Trotting; Bareback; Rider, 43, Nude; Light-Gray Horse Smith

Plate 602. Trotting; Bareback; Rider, 43, Nude; Light-Gray Horse Smith
3950578 Plate 602. Trotting; Bareback; Rider, 43, Nude; Light-Gray Horse Smith, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.7x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 591. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 591. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950567 Plate 591. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x33.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 590. Ambling (single foot); Bareback; Rider 106, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 590. Ambling (single foot); Bareback; Rider 106, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950566 Plate 590. Ambling (single foot); Bareback; Rider 106, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 14.8x47.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 576. Walking; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 576. Walking; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950552 Plate 576. Walking; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.2x42.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950530 Plate 554. Locomotor Ataxia; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.2x44.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 553. After Traumatism of Head; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 553. After Traumatism of Head; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950529 Plate 553.After Traumatism of Head; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x39.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 551. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 551. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950527 Plate 551. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.5x44.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950525 Plate 549. Epilepsy; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x44.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 438. Setting Down Bucket and Preparing to Scrub, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 438. Setting Down Bucket and Preparing to Scrub, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950489 Plate 438. Setting Down Bucket and Preparing to Scrub, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 30x26 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 386. Miner Using a Pick, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 386. Miner Using a Pick, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950483 Plate 386. Miner Using a Pick, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27x25.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 299. Playing with a Ball, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 299. Playing with a Ball, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950482 Plate 299. Playing with a Ball, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 197. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 197. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950460 Plate 197. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.1x26.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 497. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 497. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950433 Plate 497. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 479. Child, Getting Up from the Ground, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 479. Child, Getting Up from the Ground, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950427 Plate 479. Child, Getting Up from the Ground, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 13x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 467. Child, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 467. Child, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950416 Plate 467. Child, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.1x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 423. Toilet; Putting on Boots and Rising from Chair, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 423. Toilet; Putting on Boots and Rising from Chair, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950409 Plate 423. Toilet; Putting on Boots and Rising from Chair, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950397 Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950381 Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 35. Walking, Carrying Child (70) on Right Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 35. Walking, Carrying Child (70) on Right Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950360 Plate 35. Walking, Carrying Child (70) on Right Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950331 Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.8x26.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950327 Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950316 Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950296 Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x46.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950295 Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x44.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950293 Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950292 Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 8. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 8. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950289 Plate 8. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x38.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 266. Turning and Changing Position While Still on the Ground

Plate 266. Turning and Changing Position While Still on the Ground
3950226 Plate 266. Turning and Changing Position While Still on the Ground, 1872-1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x45.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950206 Plate 224. Stooping and Lifting Water Jar to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.7x42.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 221. Stooping and Lifting 12 lb basket to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 221. Stooping and Lifting 12 lb basket to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950203 Plate 221. Stooping and Lifting 12 lb basket to Head, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.6x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 196. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 196. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950195 Plate 196. Dancing Waltz, Two Models, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.9x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 184. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 184. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950193 Plate 184. Walking on Hands and Feet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 129. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 129. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950174 Plate 129. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageEarly Motion Picture Sequence Collection: Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950167 Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.5x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy




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"Capturing Life in Motion: A Glimpse into Early Motion Picture Sequences" Step back in time and witness the birth of moving images with these captivating early motion picture sequences. From Plate 192's fancy dancing to Plate 327's rowing, each collotype on paper transports us to a bygone era filled with curiosity and innovation. In Plate 144, we find ourselves descending stairs while witnessing a turning basin being skillfully maneuvered. The yearning for movement continues in Plate 16, where walking is frozen in time through the lens of this groundbreaking technique. And who can forget the mesmerizing moment captured in Plate 133 as someone gracefully throws a handkerchief over their shoulders while descending stairs? But it doesn't stop there – these pioneers of film experimentation pushed boundaries further. In Plate 527, we see an intriguing scene unfold as a child receives a spanking; an unconventional choice that showcases the diverse range of subjects explored during this period. Meanwhile, Plate 505 takes us into the world of bricklaying, immortalizing the laborious process involved in constructing our cities. The agricultural realm comes alive through Plates 389 and 779, where farmers scatter seeds and storks soar gracefully across vast landscapes respectively. These fleeting moments remind us of humanity's deep connection to nature and its perpetual cycle. And let's not overlook Plates 778 and 764 – here we encounter storks soaring alongside various other creatures like swans, capturing their majestic flight forevermore. Finally, galloping onto our screens is a young Bactrian camel depicted vividly on Plate740 - showcasing both gracefulness and strength. These collotypes on paper serve as tangible evidence that even before motion pictures became widely accessible entertainment forms or industries emerged around them; individuals were already experimenting with capturing life's movements frame by frame. So take a step back into history with these remarkable glimpses into early motion picture sequences – they are a testament to the human desire to capture and preserve the magic of motion.