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Portrait of Martin Folkes
William Hogarthc. 1740
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
The sitter is depicted full-faced and wigged against clouds and woodland. Folkes wears a brown coat and waistcoat, both with gold buttons and both open to the waist. This reveals a white linen shirt, ruffled at the wrist and white necktie. The sitter’s right hand is visible, with the index finger extended.
Martin Folkes was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1714, he served as its President from 1741 to 1752.
Transcription
MARTINUS FOLKES, P.R.S
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Details
- Title: Portrait of Martin Folkes
- Creator: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
- Date Created: c. 1740
- Location Created: London
- Provenance: Presented by Martin Folkes, 1742.
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