'Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton', 1897. Creator: John Leech.

'Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton', 1897.  Creator: John Leech.

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'Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton', 1897. English scientist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) discovered gravity when he watched an apple fall, although it didn't actually hit him on the head. From "The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1897]


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Creator
  1. John Leech, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator and printmaker
Subject
  1. Isaac Newton: British; English: Physicist, mathematician
People Related
  1. Gilbert Abbott A Beckett: British: Author, writer, journalist, lawyer, playwright

Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3955x4183
File Size : 48,469kb


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  1. 2E
  1. 0580057380
  1. 2-704-014
  1. 2704014
  1. 2E

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