In that particular case — Sir Isaac Newton.
Newton, by William Blake
Posted by: Alexandre Borovik | March 1, 2009
The Mathematician, by William Blake
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This painting by William Blake of Isaac Newton was the basis for Eduardo Paolozzi’s large sculpture outside the British Library in Kings Cross, London. For example, see the photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjohnbeckett/1492020320/in/set-72157603970378571
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Library
By: peter on March 3, 2009
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