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Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
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Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950348 Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.6x38.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, USA; (add.info.: Animal Locomotion, 1887, Volume V, Men (Pelvis Cloth)); 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 Block Early Motion Picture Sequence Frames Hammer Hammering Implements Loincloth Mallet Metalsmith Motion Pelvis Cloth Semi Naked Sequence Sequential Stop Motion B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands" captures a moment frozen in time by the renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Taken between 1872 and 1885, this collotype print showcases the early motion picture sequence technique that Muybridge is famous for. In this image, we see a muscular male figure standing before an anvil with his hammer raised high above his head. The intense concentration on his face reveals the dedication and skill required to master the art of blacksmithing. The powerful strike of the hammer against the metal creates a sense of dynamic action within the frame. Muybridge's work was not only aesthetically pleasing but also scientifically significant. His groundbreaking studies in animal locomotion paved the way for advancements in photography and our understanding of movement. This particular photograph belongs to Volume V of his iconic series "Animal Locomotion" which focused on men's movements. The composition is strikingly beautiful yet raw as it captures both strength and vulnerability simultaneously. The nudity or semi-nakedness of the subject adds an element of authenticity to this portrayal of manual labor. Displayed at Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, MA, USA, this print serves as a testament to Muybridge's mastery as well as a window into history where craftsmanship met scientific exploration.
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