4 OF 45 
Sir Isaac Newton
4 of 45 portraits of Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton
possibly after John Michael Rysbrack
iron cast of death-mask, after 1727
7 3/4 in. x 5 3/4 in. (197 mm x 146 mm)
Given by Frank Baxter, 1925
Primary Collection
NPG 2081
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Mathematical scientist. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
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- John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770), Sculptor. Artist associated with 16 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Cooper, John, Great Britons: The Great Debate, 2002, p. 75
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 191
- Jordanova, Ludmilla, Defining Features: Scientific and Medical Portraits 1660-2000, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 14 April to 17 September 2000), p. 34
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 458
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