Newton, Bronze statue at British Library, London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom
Newton is a bronze statue at the British Library depicting Sir Isaac Newton measuring the universe with dividers in his hands. The figure captures mathematical calculation and scientific precision through its posture and gesture.
Eduardo Paolozzi created this bronze monument in 1995, inspired by a William Blake print from 1795 showing Newton as a divine mathematician. The work bridges historical artistic traditions with contemporary sculpture.
The sculpture connects scientific discovery with literary and academic achievement at the British Library entrance. It creates a dialogue between the world's great minds.
You can view the statue daily at no cost while exploring the British Library complex at 96 Euston Road. It sits at the building entrance and is accessible to all visitors.
The figure's surface is covered with geometric patterns merging Renaissance anatomical studies with modern mechanical and technological elements. This detail reveals Paolozzi's bridge between past scientific methods and contemporary thinking.
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