Eadweard Muybridge was an English-American photographer and inventor who is famous for his pioneering work in the field of motion photography. "Horse at galop A.L. 667" is a reference to one of his photographs that captured the motion of a galloping horse.Muybridge's work in motion photography played a crucial role in the development of the motion picture industry. His experiments with sequential photography, particularly those involving the motion of animals, proved that all four hooves of a galloping horse leave the ground at some point during the gait. This was a significant contribution to the understanding of motion and laid the foundation for the development of cinematography.Muybridge's photographs, including "Horse at galop A.L. 667," are celebrated for their historical and scientific importance. They are often studied in the context of both art and the history of photography.
Measures 26.2X16.5 cm- 10.3X6.5 inch