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Chronophotographe double-use camera

Cinematography

1890

Marey's Camera for Chronophotography

Wellcome (general)

1882

Series of photographs showing phases of movement of a man jumping a hurdle, by Étienne-Jules Marey

Photographs

1888-1896

Series of Photographs Showing Phases of Movement of a Running Man

Photographs

1888-1896

Man chopping wood. Frames 1 to 9, from total of 21. Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Man chopping wood. Frames 1-9

Cinematography

1891-1902

Later black and white print from original celluloid negative film 'Homme Nu Course' (Naked Man Running), taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotographic Film of 'Homme Nu Course' (Naked Man Running)

Cinematography

1890-1894

Five of six photographs of chronophotographic apparatus, and of results showing phases of movement of a running or jumping man, made by Étienne-Jules Marey, c. 1892.

Five of seven photographs showing phases of movement of a running or jumping man

Photographs

1882-1896

Modern print from original celluloid negative film. 36 sequential photograph frames of 'Chat chute' or cat falling about 1892. Taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera.

Chronophotograph of 'Chat chute' or cat falling

Cinematography

(1890-1894)

Silver gelatin print chronophotograph showing the successive phases of movement of a pigeon in flight, originally photographed by E J Marey from a fixed-plate negative about 1885. The enlargement was made by M P Nadar on Marey's instructions. Handwritten in ink beneath the print 'Photographie de Mr le Docteur Marey - Agrandisement de M P Nadar'.

Chronophotograph of Pigeon in Flight

Cinematography

1880-1890

Discus throwing at the 1900 Olympic Games. Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Silver gelatin print of discus thrower

Cinematography

'Fencing, Naples' Six frames. Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Fencing, Naples

Cinematography

1950-2000; (1890)

Man chopping wood. Frames 10 to 21, from total of 21. Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Man chopping wood. Frames 10 to 21

Cinematography

'Pl. VII. Putting the Weight, Sheldon (American), Paris Olympic Games' Series of photographs, showing successive phases of movement of champion athletes at the Olympic Games, Paris, 1900. Taken by Lucien Bull and Étienne-Jules Marey on moving film with latest-type chronophotographic camera, constructed about 1896.

Pl. VII. Putting the Weight, Paris Olympic Games

Cinematography

1900

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '3' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 3

Cinematography

1890-1892

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '4' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 4

Cinematography

1890-1892

Dragonfly in flight (frame 41 to 45). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 41 to 45)

Cinematography

c. 1895

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '13' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 13

Cinematography

1890-1892

Five series of photographs, showing successive phases of movement of champion athletes at the Olympic Games, Paris, 1900. Taken by Étienne-Jules Marey on moving film with his latest-type chronophotographic camera, constructed about 1896.

Five series of photographs showing successive phases of movement of atheletes

Cinematography

1900

Later black and white print from original celluloid negative film 'Chien 'Tom' trot', (dog 'Tom' trotting), taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph 'Chien 'Tom' Trot', (Dog 'Tom' Trotting)

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '1' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 1

Cinematography

1890-1892

Dragonfly in flight (frame 29 to 33). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 29 to 33)

Cinematography

c. 1895

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

Dragonfly in flight (frame 21 to 25). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 21 to 25)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Dragonfly in flight (frame 17 to 21). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 17 to 21)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Dragonfly in flight (frame 5 to 9). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 5 to 9)

Cinematography

c. 1895

One of four films taken by Étienne Jules Marey on his chronophotographic cameras between 1890 and 1894 ( celluloid negatives); dog running.

Chronophotographic Film of Dog Running

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of four films taken by Étienne Jules Marey on his chronophotographic cameras between 1890 and 1894 ( celluloid negatives); horse trotting.

Chronophotographic Film of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

Four films taken by Étienne Jules Marey on his chronophotographic cameras between 1890 and 1894 (celluloid negatives) (a) man running (nude) (b) dog walking (c) horse trotting (d) cat falling.

Chronophotographic Films made by Étienne Jules Marey

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '11' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 11

Cinematography

1890-1892

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '16' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 16

Cinematography

1890-1892

One of eight modern prints from original celluloid negative film of a horse's hooves trotting taken by Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) using his Chronophotographe camera about 1892.

Chronophotograph of Horse Trotting

Cinematography

1890-1894

Chronophotographe 90mm celluloid negative cine film of the bodybuilder Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) lifting dumb-bells, taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 as part of their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion. Eugene Sandow with dumb-bells on his visit to Paris, c1900. Taken by Lucien Bull 90mm film. 17 frames

Cine-Film of Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow

Cinematography

1891-1902

Pl. X, High Jump from Standing, Evry (American), Paris Olympic Games Series of photographs, showing successive phases of movement of champion athletes at the Olympic Games, Paris, 1900. Taken by Lucien Bull and Étienne-Jules Marey on moving film with latest-type chronophotographic camera, constructed about 1896.

Pl. X, High Jump from Standing, Paris Olympic Games

Cinematography

1900

Dragonfly in flight (frame 25 to 29). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 25 to 29)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Dragonfly in flight (frame 1 to 5). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 1 to 5)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Dragonfly in flight (frame 9 to 13). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 9 to 13)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Dragonfly in flight (frame 13 to 17). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 13 to 17)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Chronophotographic camera designed and used by Étienne Jules Marey in 1890 for the analysis of motion on a moving film.

Chronophotographic Camera

Cinematography

1890

One of four films taken by Étienne Jules Marey on his chronophotographic cameras between 1890 and 1894 ( celluloid negatives); man running (nude).

Chronophotographic Film of Nude Man Running

Cinematography

1890-1894

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '9' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 9

Cinematography

1890-1892

Collection (18 rolls?) of original negatives of chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Collection of original chronophotographe cine-films analysing animal locomation

Cinematography

1891-1902

One of fifteen enlarged photographs, showing phases of movement of a walking horse, made by Étienne-Jules Marey from negatives taken on a moving film, c. 1890-1892. Annotated '7' bottom left corner of image.

Trotting Horse 7

Cinematography

1890-1892

Dragonfly in flight (frame 33 to 37). Late 20th century silver gelatin print, made from original chronophotographe cine-films taken by Étienne-Jules Marey and Lucien Bull between 1891-1902 in their researches on the analysis of animal locomotion.

Dragonfly in flight (frame 33 to 37)

Cinematography

c. 1895

Sequential black and white photographs of the bodybuilder Eugen Sandow (1867-1925) lifting dumb-bells. This is a late 20th century print from the orginal celluloid negative film taken by Lucien Bull (1876-1972), assistant to Etienne-Jules Marey, in Paris in about 1900.

Chronophotograph of Bodybuilder Eugen Sandow

Cinematography

1950-1999; (1891-1902)

One of four films taken by Étienne Jules Marey on his chronophotographic cameras between 1890 and 1894 ( celluloid negatives); cat falling, 'Chat chute'. 36 Sequential frames on 85mm film.

Chronophotographic Film of Cat Falling

Cinematography

1890-1894