Skip to main content

Muybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection

Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904): Capturing the Essence of Motion Step into the world of Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer in capturing motion through photography

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b / w photo)
6015740 Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flight of Birds)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: Transverse-Gallop (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: Transverse-Gallop (b / w photo)
6015711 Eadweard Muybridge: Transverse-Gallop (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transverse-Gallop)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching at a ball, 'error'(b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: Change of Gait (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b / w photo)
6015714 Eadweard Muybridge: The Gallop (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gallop)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b / w photo)
6015696 Eadweard Muybridge: The Rack (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rack)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b / w photo)
6015679 Eadweard Muybridge: The Amble (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amble)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)

Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b / w photo)
6015652 Eadweard Muybridge: The Walk (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Walk)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Selections from seriates 62, 63, and 64 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Phases occurring in the act of lifting a doll by a child (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 61 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases occurring in the act of stooping (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a standing high-jump (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling upstairs (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, lifting a bushel basket (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, raising hands and turning around (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Running (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, Kicking (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, heaving a 75-pound rock (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, catching and throwing at baseball (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths at work (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Child, crawling on the ground (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman and child, Running (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, playing at lawn-tennis (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, walking and flirting a fan (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, ricochetting on one foot (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, feeding a dog (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, batting at base-ball (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, a straight high jump (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, standing high jump (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Soldier, on guard (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, ascending an stairway (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 54 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 56 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Walking, under various conditions (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Selected phases from series 42 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Baseball, low ball; Baseball, error (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases of a pugilist striking a blow (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Phases in batting at baseball (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Child, greeting a stranger (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around on the ground (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning around and ascending stairway (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Various acts of throwing (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, emptying a basin of water (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, jumping on 'step-stones'(b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, a shock to the nervous system (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageMuybridge Eadweard 1830 1904 Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Woman, turning, and ascending stairway (b / w photo)

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)




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904): Capturing the Essence of Motion Step into the world of Eadweard Muybridge, a pioneer in capturing motion through photography. With his groundbreaking work, he revolutionized our understanding of human and animal locomotion. In his iconic series "Transverse-Gallop, " we witness the fluidity and grace of a horse's gallop frozen in black and white. "The Human Figure in Motion" showcases Muybridge's meticulous study of athletes caught mid-action. One photo captures an athlete skillfully catching a ball, while another reveals an intriguing "error" that adds depth to our perception of movement. In "Change of Gait, " Muybridge delves deeper into human locomotion, presenting us with captivating images that showcase different ways people walk. From ambling to walking briskly, each photograph tells its own story. Muybridge's fascination with horses continues in "The Gallop. " Here, he dissects every phase of this majestic creature's stride, revealing its beauty from multiple angles. Similarly mesmerizing is "The Rack, " where we witness horses' movements as they pull heavy loads. "The Amble" takes us on a journey through various gaits employed by animals such as camels and elephants. Through these photographs, we gain insight into their unique ways of moving across vast landscapes. As if capturing humans and animals wasn't enough for Muybridge's insatiable curiosity about motion, he also explored children at play. In "Phases occurring in the act of lifting a doll by a child, " we see the innocence and joy expressed during this simple yet significant action. Series 61 offers selected phases showcasing individuals engaged in stooping—an everyday movement often overlooked but now immortalized by Muybridge's lens. Additionally, some phases captured during standing high-jumps reveal both strength and elegance combined within one powerful leap. With "The Human Figure in Motion.