Portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) riding horse Britain could import French wines

Britain could import French wines more cheaply

a path leads to the entrance of the church with two figures leaning on gravestones to the left of the track

which has a ring on the ring finger

and a small white beard and moustache

Coffer dam erected for repairing the pier of Blackfriars Bridge

Portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) riding horse Britain could import French winesHead 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