Horse and rider jumping by Atelier Liesjes

About "Horse and rider jumping"

by Atelier Liesjes

About the artwork

This picture shows a series of 20 consecutive images of a horse with a rider jumping over an obstacle, probably taken using chronophotography. The images are arranged in a grid of four rows of five, and show the horse and rider at different stages of the jump.

Notable features:

Movement: The horse and rider can be seen at different stages of the jump, with the horse's legs and the rider's body moving. The movement appears fluid and dynamic, and successive images show the progression of the jump.
Obstacle: A low obstacle can be seen in the images, which the horse jumps over. The obstacle is probably a fence or barrier.
Background: The background of the images is dark and neutral, drawing full attention to the horse, rider and their movement.
Light: The horse and rider are lit by a bright light, making their bodies and movement clearly visible. The light also creates shadows in the background, giving depth to the images.
Technique: The images were created using a technique known as chronophotography, which involves taking a series of photos in quick succession to capture movement. This technique became popular in the late 19th century and was used to study human and animal movement.
Vintage look: The photo has a vintage look, with a grainy texture and a sepia-coloured hue. This adds to the historical and artistic value of the photo.
Overall, it is a fascinating and artistic photograph that offers a snapshot of animal movement. The photo is a good example of chronophotography and the early study of movement.
Part of the series "Animal Locomotion" or locomotion of animals.
Photo collage by Eadweard Muybridge, 1887