Isaac Newton
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- 1795
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- Tate Modern
The 'Isaac Newton' painting is a remarkable piece by William Blake, known for his complex and poetic symbolic paintings. Conceived in 1795 and revised ten years later, this symbolic monotype depicts Newton as a divine geometer, engrossed in his mathematical diagrams. Encompassing engraving like details, it manifests Blake’s critique on Newton's scientific rationality. The artwork is part of the esteemed collection of Blake's 'Large Colour Prints', alongside the iconic Nebuchadnezzar series. Rife with symbolic undertones and vibrant colors, 'Isaac Newton' stands as a testament to Blake's unique artistic idiom.
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