Edmond Halley (1656-1742). British astronomer and mathematician. Portrait attributed to Isaac Whood (1688-1752). Halley is depicted with a volume marked 'Newton' and a chart showing the path across southern England which he predicted for the total solar eclipse of May 3, 1715. Oil on canvas (93,3 x 78,7 cm), c. 1720. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

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Caption: Edmond Halley (1656-1742). British astronomer and mathematician. Portrait attributed to Isaac Whood (1688-1752). Halley is depicted with a volume marked 'Newton' and a chart showing the path across southern England which he predicted for the total solar eclipse of May 3, 1715. Oil on canvas (93,3 x 78,7 cm), c. 1720. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

Personalities: ISAAC WHOOD

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Print size: 35.5 × 41.2 cm | 1651.6 × 1915.7 in (300 dpi)

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