Gait Collection

The Horse in motion. Sallie Gardner, owned by Leland Stanford; running at a 1:40 gait over the Palo Alto track, 19th June 1878. Photograph with twelve frames showing motion of a race horse

The Anglo-Mexican Riding Match at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1049748 The Anglo-Mexican Riding Match at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Allure; Gait; Gang (engraving)
7194652 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Allure; Gait; Gang (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allure; Gait; Gang)

Plate 21. Walking, Both Elbows Bent, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950119 Plate 21. Walking, Both Elbows Bent, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.6x36.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b / w photo)
6015739 Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Change of Gait)

Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591165 Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maruja, by Bret Harte)

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

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

Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950140 Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 555. Muscular Atrophy of Legs; Adult, A, B, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950531 Plate 555. Muscular Atrophy of Legs; Adult, A, B, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.4x45.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 22. Walking, With High-Heeled Boots On, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950120 Plate 22. Walking, With High-Heeled Boots On, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x36.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 20. Walking, Right Elbow Bent, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950118 Plate 20. Walking, Right Elbow Bent, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Hobble skirt fashion victim
A fashionable ladys vision and gait is impaired by her enormous hat and tight hobble skirt. A chance encounter with a gentlemen friend, also out walking his dog, saves the day. Date: 1911

Picture No. 11981465
Gait Barrows - Limestone Pavement - Cumbria - UK Date:

USA, WA, Bainbridge Island. Geometrid moth caterpillar had unique gait (inchworm) due to lack of central legs. Camouflages as twig

Muybridge motion study, 1870s C016 / 4563
Muybridge motion study. Series of early photographs showing the motion of a race horse harnessed to a sulky (racing cart) and demonstrating a trotting gait

The Horse in motion. Abe Edgington, owned by Leland Stanford; driven by C. Marvin, trotting at a 2:24 gait over the Palo Alto track, 15th June 1878

A Crack team at a smashing gait. Date 1869. A Crack team at a smashing gait. Date 1869

Sprawlita cockroach robot, running outdoors. Sprawlita is a hexapod (six-legged) robot that mimics (biomimetics) the running ability of cockroaches

Arthropod locomotion, artwork
Arthropod locomotion. Artwork of a cockroach (top) and centipede (bottom) walking. Multi-legged animals walk with an alternating tripod gait

Crab locomotion research. Ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) being released from plastic cup onto a miniature treadmill. The adjustments the crab makes to sudden changes in the speed of the treadmill are

Cockroach locomotion research. Researcher observes a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) on miniature obstacle course

Gecko locomotion study. Researcher with a gecko (family Gekkonidae) climbing a non-stick vertical track (blue). A high speed camera is used to monitor the animals locomotion

Cockroach locomotion study. Cockroach (Blaberus discoidalis) attached to a candle, runs over a freely rotating polystyrene ball, known as a kugel

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur running
Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur. Artwork of Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) running. This was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, measuring 5 metres tall and weighing 7 tonnes

Lear / Nonsense / Kamschatka
There was an Old Man of Kamschatka, who possessed a remarkable fat cur; His gait and his waddle, were held as a model, to all the fat dogs in Kamschatka

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"Gait: The Art of Movement" In the world of equestrian sports, every stride tells a story. From the iconic image captured in "The Horse in motion" by Eadweard Muybridge to the thrilling Anglo-Mexican Riding Match at Islington's Agricultural Hall, gait is an essential element that showcases grace and power. Le Vocabulaire Illustre brings us enchanting engravings depicting various gaits - allure, gait, and gang - each showcasing the unique rhythm and elegance of equine movement. These illustrations transport us into a realm where horses become poetry in motion. Eadweard Muybridge's monochromatic photograph titled "Change of Gait" freezes time as it captures a horse transitioning from one stride to another. It serves as a testament to Muybridge's pioneering work in capturing sequential images that unravel the mysteries behind locomotion. Literature also celebrates this captivating subject; Bret Harte's engraving "Maruja" immerses readers into a tale where horses gallop through wild landscapes, their gaits echoing freedom and adventure. But beyond artistry lies science. Plates 554 and 553 delve into medical collotypes illustrating walking patterns affected by locomotor ataxia or head trauma. These haunting images remind us how delicate our bodies are when disrupted by injury or illness but also highlight our resilience as we strive to regain our natural gait. Plate 79 takes us on an uphill journey, portraying ascending inclines with meticulous detail. This collotype reminds us that even simple movements like walking can present challenges depending on terrain or physical condition. Lastly, Plate 555 unveils muscular atrophy affecting leg muscles during adulthood—a stark reminder of how precious mobility truly is. Yet amidst adversity, these individuals continue their determined strides forward—proof that strength comes not only from muscle but from within ourselves too. And so we find ourselves captivated by Plate 22, where high-heeled boots add a touch of elegance to walking.