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Who is the famous motion photographer?
The famous motion photographer is Eadweard Muybridge. He was responsible for creating some of the most important and groundbreaking photographic studies of motion. He has been referred to as “the father of the motion picture” for his innovative camera use, groundbreaking artistic expression and detailed scientific study of movement. Muybridge is best known for expanding and experimenting with the camera’s ability to capture and freeze motion, as he developed a set of multiple cameras with synchronized shutters. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Eadweard Muybridge photography.
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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 691.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 691. Fallow deer; doe; galloping; and kid; jumping. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 7 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches Inv...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 319.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 319. Heaving 75-lb. rock. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 (image size 5.25 x 15.125 inches) Inventor, photographer, entre...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 705.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 705. Dog; trotting; mastiff Dread. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 10 1/4 x 11 inches Inventor, photographer,...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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Animal Locomotion, Plate 531, Nude Collotype by Eadward Muybridge, 1887
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Eadweard Muybridge, British/American (1830 - 1904) Title: Animal Locomotion, plate 531 Year: 1887 Medium: Collotype Image Size: 8.5 x 13 inches Frame Size: 20 x 24 inches
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1880s Naturalistic Black and White Photography

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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 466.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 466. Two models, child N, bringing bouquet to 12. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 9 3/4 x 12 1/8 inches Muybri...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 669.
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 669. Ox; walking. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 8 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches Inventor, photographer, entrepreneur,...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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