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Only five lateral views are included with these cyanotypes (above), yet nine appear in the final print below—possibly some retakes were used. Muybridge didn't use front and rear foreshortenings 10-12. Apparently, Muybridge made notes on the negatives before these cyanotypes were printed, indicating print order and exclusion from the collotype. A University of Pennsylvania building, probably the Veterinary Department, an assistant, and props are all visible in this unique view of Muybridge’s track. In the rear views, you can see through the grid clearly to a wooden step behind.

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image- Final Collotype

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