Edward Muybridge Collection

Cloud's Rest, Valley Of The Yosemite (No. 40), 1872. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Cloud's Rest, Valley Of The Yosemite (No. 40), 1872.

Animal Locomotion, Printed 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 62, printed 1887

A: Walking. B: Ascending a Step. C: Throwing the disk. D: Using a Shovel. E, F: Using a Pick, 1887
A: Walking. B: Ascending a Step. C: Throwing the disk. D: Using a Shovel. E, F: Using a Pick, Printed 1887. Series: Animal Locomotion

Eadweard Muybridge, 1830-1904, between c1890 and c1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Eadweard Muybridge, 1830-1904, between c1890 and c1904. Half-length portrait, seated, facing left. a.k.a. Edward James Muggeridge. [Photographer, investigator of animal locomotion]

Eadweard Muybridge portrait, between c1890 and c1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Eadweard Muybridge portrait, between c1890 and c1904. Three-quarter length, seated portrait. [Photographer, investigator of animal locomotion]

Animal Locomotion, Plate 758, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 758, 1887. [Bird in flight]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Animal Locomotion, Plate 174, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 174, 1887. [Woman skipping]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Animal Locomotion, Plate 319, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 319, 1887. [Man throwing a weight]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Animal Locomotion, Plate 535, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 535, 1887. [Hands]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Tenaya Canyon from Union Point, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Tenaya Canyon from Union Point, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872

Setting out a Coffee Plantation at Antigua de Guatemala, 1875, published 1877

Ruins of the Church of Santo Domingo-Panama, 1875, published 1877

Ruins of the Church of San Miguel, Panama, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Ruins of the Church of San Miguel, Panama, 1877

Quezaltenango from the Crater of a Volcano, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Quezaltenango from the Crater of a Volcano, 1877

Plate Number 626. Gallop, thoroughbred bay mare, Annie G. 1887

Plaza and Viceroys Palace-Antigua de Guatemala, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Plaza and Viceroys Palace-Antigua de Guatemala, 1877

Plate Number 758. Cockatoo flying, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Plate Number 758. Cockatoo flying, 1887

Plate Number 733. Elephant walking, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Plate Number 733. Elephant walking, 1887

Horses. Running. Phyrne L. No. 40, 1879. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Horses. Running. Phyrne L. No. 40, 1879

Moonlight Effect-Bay of Panama, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Moonlight Effect-Bay of Panama, 1877

Acapulco, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Acapulco, 1877

Cathedral Spires, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Cathedral Spires, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872

Acajutla, 1877. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Acajutla, 1877

Crater of Volcano, Quetzaltenango-Guatemala, 1875. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Crater of Volcano, Quetzaltenango-Guatemala, 1875

Coffee Harvesting, Las Nubes-Guatemala, 1875. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Coffee Harvesting, Las Nubes-Guatemala, 1875

Attitudes of Animals in Motion, 1879, printed 1881. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Attitudes of Animals in Motion, 1879, printed 1881

Mirror Lake, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Mirror Lake, Valley of the Yosemite, 1872

[Woman Opening Parasol], 1883-86, printed 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
[Woman Opening Parasol], 1883-86, printed 1887

[Horse and Rider Galloping], 1883-86, printed 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
[Horse and Rider Galloping], 1883-86, printed 1887

Sausalito from the N. P. C. R. R. Wharf, Looking South, ca. 1868
Sausalito from the N.P.C.R.R. Wharf, Looking South, ca. 1868

Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation... of Animal Movements. Commenced 1872 - Completed 1885. Volume VII, Men and Woman (Draped) Miscellaneous Subjects, 1880s

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Edward Muybridge, also known as Eadweard J. Muybridge, was a pioneering photographer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of motion capture. Born in 1830, he is best known for his groundbreaking work on animal locomotion. In 1887, Muybridge published a series of photographs titled "Animal Locomotion, " which showcased the movement of various animals. Plate 758 captured the grace and elegance of a running horse, while Plate 174 depicted the intricate movements of a leaping cat. Plate 319 froze the moment when a bird took flight, and Plate 535 showcased the agility of a jumping kangaroo. Muybridge's most famous work, "The Horse in Motion as Shown by Instantaneous Photography, " revolutionized our understanding of equine movement. By capturing multiple frames in quick succession using an array of cameras triggered by tripwires, he proved that all four hooves leave the ground during certain phases of galloping. Beyond his studies on animal locomotion, Muybridge also ventured into landscape photography. In Tenaya Canyon from Union Point (1872), he captured the grandeur and natural beauty of Yosemite Valley. He documented cultural aspects too; Setting out a Coffee Plantation at Antigua de Guatemala (1875) provided insight into agricultural practices during that era. Muybridge's travels led him to Panama where he photographed ruins such as those found at Santo Domingo Church (1875) and San Miguel Church (1877). His lens also captured panoramic views like Quezaltenango from the Crater of a Volcano (1877), showcasing both his artistic eye and technical expertise. Amongst his vast body of work is Plate Number 626 - Gallop: thoroughbred bay mare Annie G. , taken in 1887. This image immortalizes not only Annie G. 's swift gait but also demonstrates Muybridge's mastery of capturing motion.