Portrait of Martin Folkes
Date
mid 18th century
Sitter
Martin Folkes (1690 - 1754, British) , Antiquary
Creator
William Hogarth (1697 - 1764, British) , Engraver
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 340mm
width (print): 230mm
width (print): 230mm
Description
Half-length portrait showing Martin Folkes against a clouded sky. He is depicted wearing an unbuttoned coat and waistcoat with a linen shirt. His right hand is visible and shows his index finger extended. The base of a column is seen to his right.
Inscribed below: ‘Wm Hogarth Pinxt et Sculpt/Martin Folkes Esq’
Martin Folkes (1690-1754), British antiquary and natural philosopher, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1714 at the age of 23. He served as President from 1741-1752.
Inscribed below: ‘Wm Hogarth Pinxt et Sculpt/Martin Folkes Esq’
Martin Folkes (1690-1754), British antiquary and natural philosopher, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1714 at the age of 23. He served as President from 1741-1752.