kenotaph fur isaac newton 1764 material:canvas 400gr/m² (cotton) a lake in Upper Austria

a lake in Upper Austria that inspired Klimt during his summer stays

from 1801-1819

He passed on his knowledge and passion for design through books and magazines

His innovative approach

capturing the unique atmosphere and light of the region around Davos

kenotaph fur isaac newton 1764 material:canvas 400gr/m² (cotton) a lake in Upper Austriatienne Louis Boulle, an 18th century French architect, designed the Cenotaph for Isaac Newton in 1784, a visionary project that was never realized. This monumental spherical structure, intended as a tomb and tribute to the famous scientist, was intended to symbolize the infinity of the universe and reflect Newton's discoveries in physics and astronomy. The design shows a gigantic hollow sphere with a diameter of 150 meters, surrounded by cypress trees