The many names of Eadweard Muybridge (he of the phenomenal galloping horse photographs)

Language Log 2025-03-31

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It wasn't until the 1870s that there was conclusive evidence that all four hooves of a horse are off the ground in the course of its gallop.  That feat was accomplished by the subject of this post. Running (Galloping)negative 1878–1879; print 1881Eadweard J. Muybridge (American, born England, 1830 – 1904) Getty Museum Collection 85.XO.362.44 As the […]

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Victor Mair

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03/31/2025, 12:01

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03/31/2025, 07:54