Eadweard Muybridge was a British photographer known for his pioneering work in motion photography. Born in 1830, he is best recognized for his series of sequential photographs that captured the movement of animals and humans. His most famous project involved photographing a galloping horse, which helped to settle a debate about whether all four hooves leave the ground during a gallop. Muybridge's innovative techniques laid the groundwork for the development of motion pictures. His work influenced later filmmakers and artists, including Thomas Edison and Georges Méliès. In 1887, he published a book titled "Animal Locomotion," showcasing his groundbreaking images and contributing to the study of motion.