Eadweard Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge
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Later Years and Legacy (1887-1904)

This timeline covers Muybridge's later years, including his continued work, publications, and his return to England, culminating in his death and the enduring impact of his contributions.
Lectures and Demonstrations
Late 1880s - Early 1890s
Muybridge continues to lecture and demonstrate his work on animal locomotion and the Zoopraxiscope, travelling extensively in Europe and America. His lectures are popular and influential.
Publication of 'Descriptive Zoopraxography'
1893
Muybridge publishes 'Descriptive Zoopraxography,' a detailed account of the Zoopraxiscope and its applications, further documenting his contributions to the development of motion pictures.
Return to England
1894
Muybridge returns to his native England, settling in his hometown of Kingston upon Thames.
Death in Kingston upon Thames
May 8, 1904
Eadweard Muybridge dies in Kingston upon Thames at the age of 74. He is buried in the family plot. His legacy as a pioneer of motion picture photography is secured, influencing art, science, and entertainment for generations to come.