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20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art

Sat, Jun 3, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 4, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 112

EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904): MOVEMENT OF THE HAND, HAND CHANGING PENCIL, FROM ANIMAL LOCOMOTION (PLATE 536)

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Collotype on heavy paper, 1887, with the title, date and copyright in the margin, with label from Laurence Miller Gallery, NY. 19 x 24 in. (sheet), 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (frame). Note: The hand model for this photograph of sequential movement is said to be painter Thomas Eakins. Eakins was acquainted with Muybridge and was also interested in sequential photography. Condition Report,