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Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950102 Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume II, Males (Nude)); eAddison Gallery of American Art; gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust; English, out of copyright
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© Addison Gallery of American Art gift of the Edwin J. Beinecke Trust / Bridgeman Images
Animal Locomotion Anvil Blacksmith Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Grey Hair Hammer Hammering Motion Sawing Sequence Sequential Stop Motion Tool Tools Workman B W Photo Bearded Black And White Photograph Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil" captures a moment frozen in time from Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking series "Animal Locomotion". Taken between 1872-85 using the collotype printing technique on paper, this print measures 23.7x30.5 cm and is housed in the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. The image showcases two sequential frames depicting a male blacksmith engrossed in his laborious task. With intense focus and precision, he hammers away at an anvil with great strength and determination. The motion captured by Muybridge's early stop-motion photography technique reveals the fluidity of movement that was previously unseen. The subject's rugged appearance adds to the authenticity of this scene - his beard and gray hair suggesting years of experience and wisdom gained through hard work. Stripped down to his nudity, he embodies vulnerability amidst his physical prowess. Muybridge's scientific approach to photography revolutionized our understanding of movement and paved the way for future advancements in cinematography. This particular image serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and the tireless efforts exerted by individuals like this blacksmith who played crucial roles during industrial times. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph today, we are transported back in time to witness not only a skilled craftsman plying his trade but also a pivotal moment capturing humanity's
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