Electro Photographic Collection

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching at a ball, "error"(b / w photo)
6010145 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching at a ball, " error" (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, catching at a ball)

A Motion Study of a Hand, c. 1872-1885 (collotype plate)
991518 A Motion Study of a Hand, c.1872-1885 (collotype plate) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Motion Study of a Hand)

The Human Figure in Motion: Selections from seriates 62, 63, and 64 (b / w photo)
6010267 The Human Figure in Motion: Selections from seriates 62, 63, and 64 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selections from seriates 62, 63, and 64)

The Human Figure in Motion: Phases occurring in the act of lifting a doll by a child (b / w photo)
6010259 The Human Figure in Motion: Phases occurring in the act of lifting a doll by a child (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 61 (b / w photo)
6010249 The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 61 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected phases from series 61)

The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases occurring in the act of stooping (b / w photo)
6010242 The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases occurring in the act of stooping (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a standing high-jump (b / w photo)
6010222 The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a standing high-jump (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some phases of a standing high-jump)

The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling upstairs (b / w photo)
6010211 The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling upstairs (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child, crawling upstairs)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, lifting a bushel basket (b / w photo)
6010199 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, lifting a bushel basket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, lifting a bushel basket)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, raising hands and turning around (b / w photo)
6010190 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, raising hands and turning around (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, raising hands and turning around)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Running (b / w photo)
6010184 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Running (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, Running)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Kicking (b / w photo)
6010171 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Kicking (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, Kicking)

The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b / w photo)
6010158 The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pugilists, Boxing)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, heaving a 75-pound rock (b / w photo)
6010151 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, heaving a 75-pound rock (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, heaving a 75-pound rock)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching and throwing at baseball (b / w photo)
6010146 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching and throwing at baseball (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete)

The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths at work (b / w photo)
6010235 The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths at work (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmiths at work)

The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling on the ground (b / w photo)
6010209 The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling on the ground (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child, crawling on the ground)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman and child, Running (b / w photo)
6010208 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman and child, Running (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and child, Running)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, playing at lawn-tennis (b / w photo)
6010204 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, playing at lawn-tennis (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, playing at lawn-tennis)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, walking and flirting a fan (b / w photo)
6010185 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, walking and flirting a fan (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, walking and flirting a fan)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, ricochetting on one foot (b / w photo)
6010178 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, ricochetting on one foot (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, ricochetting on one foot)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, feeding a dog (b / w photo)
6010174 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, feeding a dog (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, feeding a dog)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, batting at base-ball (b / w photo)
6010149 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, batting at base-ball (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, batting at base-ball)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, a straight high jump (b / w photo)
6010138 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, a straight high jump (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, a straight high jump)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, standing high jump (b / w photo)
6010134 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, standing high jump (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, standing high jump)

The Human Figure in Motion: Soldier, on guard (b / w photo)
6010133 The Human Figure in Motion: Soldier, on guard (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier, on guard)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, ascending an stairway (b / w photo)
6010128 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, ascending an stairway (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, ascending an stairway)

The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 54 (b / w photo)
6010251 The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 54 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected phases from series 54)

The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 56 (b / w photo)
6010246 The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 56 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected phases from series 56)

The Human Figure in Motion: Walking, under various conditions (b / w photo)
6010239 The Human Figure in Motion: Walking, under various conditions (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking, under various conditions)

The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 42 (b / w photo)
6010237 The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 42 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selected phases from series 42)

The Human Figure in Motion: Baseball, low ball; Baseball, error (b / w photo)
6010233 The Human Figure in Motion: Baseball, low ball; Baseball, error (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baseball, low ball; Baseball, error)

The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a pugilist striking a blow (b / w photo)
6010230 The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a pugilist striking a blow (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Human Figure in Motion: Phases in batting at baseball (b / w photo)
6010226 The Human Figure in Motion: Phases in batting at baseball (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phases in batting at baseball)

The Human Figure in Motion: Child, greeting a stranger (b / w photo)
6010203 The Human Figure in Motion: Child, greeting a stranger (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child, greeting a stranger)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around on the ground (b / w photo)
6010192 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around on the ground (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, turning around on the ground)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around and ascending stairway (b / w photo)
6010181 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around and ascending stairway (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman)

The Human Figure in Motion: Various acts of throwing (b / w photo)
6010254 The Human Figure in Motion: Various acts of throwing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various acts of throwing)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, emptying a basin of water (b / w photo)
6010196 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, emptying a basin of water (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, emptying a basin of water)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, jumping on "step-stones"(b / w photo)
6010179 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, jumping on " step-stones" (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, a shock to the nervous system (b / w photo)
6010176 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, a shock to the nervous system (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, a shock to the nervous system)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning, and ascending stairway (b / w photo)
6010165 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning, and ascending stairway (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, turning, and ascending stairway)

The Human Figure in Motion: Labourer with long-handled shovel (b / w photo)
6010163 The Human Figure in Motion: Labourer with long-handled shovel (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourer with long-handled shovel)

The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Walking (b / w photo)
6010162 The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Walking (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, Walking)

The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b / w photo)
6010159 The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pugilists, Boxing)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Running (b / w photo)
6010136 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Running (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, Running)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Wrestling (b / w photo)
6010154 The Human Figure in Motion: Athletes, Wrestling (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletes, Wrestling)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010147 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, bowling at cricket)

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"Capturing the Essence of Motion: The Fascinating World of Electro Photographic" Step into a time capsule and witness the mesmerizing artistry techniques. These captivating black and white photographs bring to life the human figure in motion, showcasing an array of dynamic actions. In "The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching at a ball, " we are transported to a moment frozen in time as an athlete gracefully reaches out to catch a ball. The monochromatic tones add an air of mystery, leaving us captivated by this split-second movement. A true masterpiece from c. 1872-1885, "A Motion Study of a Hand" showcases the intricate details and delicate movements that our hands are capable of. This collotype plate captures every nuance with precision and elegance. "The Human Figure in Motion: Selections from seriates 62, 63, and 64" takes us on a visual journey through various phases of movement. Each photograph tells its own story as we observe individuals engaged in different activities - their bodies captured mid-action. From lifting dolls to stooping down or performing standing high-jumps, these snapshots freeze moments that would otherwise be lost forever. We witness the raw emotions and physicality involved in each action through these powerful images. As we delve deeper into this collection, we encounter everyday scenarios like crawling upstairs or lifting bushel baskets - simple yet profound acts that define our humanity. These photographs remind us that even mundane tasks can possess beauty when seen through the lens artistry. The series continues with women raising their hands while turning around or engaging in vigorous activities such as running or kicking. Through these images, we glimpse strength, determination, and grace personified by the female form. Electro photographic techniques have allowed artists to capture fleeting moments with unparalleled precision and clarity. They have immortalized gestures that might otherwise go unnoticed – freezing them for eternity within these stunning black and white frames.