
Tap Water Splashing from a Glass
Harold Eugene Edgerton's *Tap Water Splashing from a Glass* captures a fleeting moment of liquid motion frozen in time through the pioneering use of stroboscopic flash photography. The gelatin silver print reveals the intricate, crown-like formation of water as it erupts from a glass, transforming an ordinary, everyday occurrence into a stunning display of scientific precision and visual elegance. Edgerton's mastery of high-speed imaging bridges the worlds of art and technology, offering viewers a glimpse into the hidden beauty of split-second physical phenomena.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only
December 22, 2014
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