Newton (Small) (1995)
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| Artist | Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi KBE, RA (b.1924, d.2005) |
|---|---|
| Title | Newton (Small) |
| Date | 1995 |
| Period | 20th century |
| Description | Plaster cast of Newton. Study of William Blake's 'Newton' for Paolozzi's British Library commission 'Newton after William Blake', 1995. Paolozzi's choice of Newton as a subject reflects his interest in mathematics and its relation to the universe and Nature. He mechanises Newton's body in later versions. It also shows his interest in looking to the past for artistic inspiration. |
| Material | plaster/coating (material)/materials (substances) |
| Dimensions | 12 x 16 cm |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Collection | Art Collection |
| Classification | sculpture ; sculpture |
| Accession Number | EU1211 |