The Horse in Motion, as Shown by Instantaneous Photography

J.D.B. Stillman (mentioned on object), 1882

Muybridge was involved in motion photography for 15 years. During that time, he used a variety of cameras and setups. These photos feature the track he used around 1880. Muybridge used 24 cameras in a row that could be operated sequentially. This allowd him to capture movement from different angles simultaneously.

  • Artwork typebook
  • Object numberRP-F-2001-7-1072
  • Dimensionsheight 314 mm x width 246 mm x thickness 50 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The horse in motion as shown by instantaneous photography with a study on animal mechanics founded on anatomy and the revelations of the camera in which is demonstrated the theory of quadrupedal locomotion (title on object)
    • The Horse in Motion, as Shown by Instantaneous Photography

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-F-2001-7-1072

Creation

  • Creation

    • writer (clerical worker): J.D.B. Stillman (mentioned on object)
    • publisher: James R. Osgood & Company (mentioned on object), Boston (Massachusetts)

  • Dating

    1882

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 314 mm x width 246 mm x thickness 50 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Mondriaan Stichting, the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, the VSBfonds, the Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds and the Egbert Kunstfonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2001

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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