Newton by William Blake. A muscular nude man, identified as Isaac Newton, sits on a rocky outcropping on the seafloor, leaning forward to measure a scroll with a compass.

Newton

William Blake

1795 · Medium Not Listed

A striking depiction of Isaac Newton by William Blake, capturing the philosopher in a moment of intense scientific focus.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a cooler tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

William Blake’s 1795 masterpiece 'Newton' reimagines the famous scientist as a heroic nude figure. Seated on a mossy rock on the seafloor, Newton is depicted using a large compass to measure a scroll, symbolizing the artist's critique of purely rational observation. The rich, moody tones and Blake’s unique monotype technique create a powerful, atmospheric piece.

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