Plate Number 36. Walking and carrying a child on left arm 1887

Eadweard Muybridge created this photographic sequence of a woman walking and carrying a child on her left arm as part of his groundbreaking series, *Animal Locomotion*. Published in 1887, this project sought to capture and analyze the movements of various animals and humans through sequential photography. In this plate, the woman's figure, draped in a long, flowing gown, evokes classical sculptures, yet the scientific approach situates the work within a very specific time. Muybridge's images were made during an era defined by rapid industrialization and scientific inquiry. What interests me most is that these photographs were originally intended as objective, scientific studies, yet, they offer us intimate glimpses into the lives of his anonymous subjects. The woman and child are captured in a tender moment of everyday life. Ultimately, Muybridge's work bridges art and science, objectivity and intimacy, revealing both the mechanics of movement and the subtle narratives of human experience.