This is a black and white photographic study titled 'Animal Locomotion, Plate 296'. It depicts a sequence of images showing a person throwing a ball. The images are arranged in a grid of 6 rows and 5 columns, capturing the motion of the throw in stages. The person is wearing what appears to be a long dress or robe and a cap. They are positioned against a dark background with a fence visible in some frames. The ball is visible in various stages of being thrown, from being held high to being released and traveling through the air. The images are somewhat blurry, typical of early motion studies, but they clearly demonstrate the progression of the throwing motion. The overall effect is a fascinating glimpse into the study of animal and human locomotion using early photographic techniques.