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NEWTON: CARTOON, 1763. Caricature satirizing Sir Isaac Newtons laws of gravity, showing nine men having their heads weighed at a weighing house, ranging from one man whose head weighs so much that he is upside down to a man whose head weighs nothing at all. Engraving by William Hogarth, from Physiognomy, by John Clubbe, 1763
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NEWTON: CARTOON, 1763. Caricature satirizing Sir Isaac Newtons laws of gravity, showing nine men having their heads weighed at a weighing house, ranging from one man whose head weighs so much that he is upside down to a man whose head weighs nothing at all. Engraving by William Hogarth, from Physiognomy, by John Clubbe, 1763
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This print titled "NEWTON: CARTOON, 1763" takes us back to a time when satire and wit were used to challenge the established norms. Created by the talented engraver William Hogarth, this caricature playfully mocks Sir Isaac Newton's laws of gravity in a lighthearted manner. In this whimsical scene, we find ourselves at a weighing house where nine men eagerly await their turn to have their heads weighed. Each man represents a different extreme, showcasing the absurdity of Newton's theories. From one unfortunate soul whose head weighs so much that he finds himself upside down to another whose head weighs nothing at all, it is clear that this cartoon aims to poke fun at the renowned physicist's ideas. The attention to detail in Hogarth's engraving is remarkable; every expression on these men's faces tells its own story. As we delve into Physiognomy by John Clubbe, published in 1763, we are reminded of how art can be used as a tool for social commentary and intellectual discourse. This thought-provoking piece from The Granger Collection invites us to reflect on the genius of Sir Isaac Newton while simultaneously challenging his groundbreaking work through humor and satire. It serves as a testament to the power of artistic expression and its ability to transcend time and provoke contemplation even centuries later.
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