Portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) mb-code 1194276 Ornithological study of an unidentified

Ornithological study of an unidentified parrot or macaw from Brazil

Australia Avenue

with his dog sitting next to him

and horses

View showing the Adelphi Theatre in the background

Portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) mb-code 1194276 Ornithological study of an unidentifiedHead of Isaac Newton facing slightly to the viewer's right. Apparently a preparatory study for more formal paintings, the subject has natural long white hair and a white neck cloth. The eyes are dark, liquid and meeting the viewer's gaze. Inscribed below: 'Sr. Isaac Newton'. Isaac Newton was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1672, he served as its President from 1703 to 1727. Original: oil on paper, 305x203mm. 1725 1726