Homage to Newton
Date
2010
Creator
Robin Holliday (1932, British)
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Material
Dimensions
height (sculpture): 600mm
width (sculpture): 400mm
depth (sculpture): 360mm
width (sculpture): 400mm
depth (sculpture): 360mm
Subject
Description
Kinetic sculpture consisting of three bronze pieces placed one on top of another. Pays homage to Isaac Newton by giving the impression of levitation and exploiting gravity.
Isaac Newton was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1672, he served as its President from 1703 to 1727.
Isaac Newton was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1672, he served as its President from 1703 to 1727.
Object history
Commissioned by the Royal Society, 2010.
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