The Horse in Motion

"The Horse in Motion" is a series of photographs taken by Eadweard Muybridge in 1878, capturing a galloping horse at various stages of its stride. This landmark work used a series of cameras triggered by wires to record the horse's movements, revealing how the animal's legs move through the air. Muybridge's study helped to advance understanding of motion, influencing photography, art, and even the development of motion pictures. It demonstrated how multiple images can effectively convey motion, marking a significant moment in the transition from static to dynamic visual representation.