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In the cyanotypes (below, left), the camera shutter appears to have closed later than intended for one frame of the front view. Frames 10–12 are not used in the final print. A project assistant, standing in the background, has been cropped out of the final print. Click on either image for a closer view of this comparison.

 

image- "Walking"- working proofs on cardboard mountenlarge photo
“Walking”
(Dr. Shell, September 17, 1885)
Working proofs for Animal Locomotion Plate 3
Cyanotypes on cardboard mount

 

 

image- "Walking"- Final plateenlarge photo “Walking”
Animal Locomotion Plate 3, 1887
Collotype


 

Only five lateral views are included with the cyanotypes, yet nine appear in the final print—possibly some retakes were used. Muybridge didn’t use front and rear foreshortenings 10–12. 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 foreshortenings you can see through the grid clearly to a wooden step behind. Click on either image for a closer view of this comparison.


 

image- "Walking, carrying 75 lb. stone on left shoulder", working proofs on cardboard mountenlarge photo
“Walking, carrying 75 lb. stone on left shoulder”
(Dr. Shell, September 17, 1885)
Working proofs for Animal Locomotion Plate 26
Cyanotypes on cardboard mount

image- "Walking, carrying 75 lb. stone on left shoulder", final proof on Collotypeenlarge photo
“Walking, carrying 75 lb. stone on left shoulder”
Animal Locomotion Plate 26, 1887
Collotype


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