| RefNo | MS/648/1/115 |
| Previous numbers | MS 648-653 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Print, "Newton with the Prism", by [James?] Meadows after George Romney (1734-1802) |
| Date | 1809 |
| Description | Fanciful historical reconstruction in which the seated Newton holds prism in a beam of sunlight to cast a [monochrome] spectrum on the wall behind. Two women look, one carrying a tray on which is a carafe of water. An orrery is in the foreground. "Newton with the Prism. Romney Pinx. Meadows Sculp. Published April 14th 1809 by Thomas Payne Pall Mall". |
| Extent | 1 print |
| PhysicalDescription | Stipple engraving, on paper |
| Dimensions | 213x281mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Copyright | The Royal Society |
| AdminHistory | Collected by Charles Turnor |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2870 | Turnor; Charles (1768 - 1853) | 1768 - 1853 |