Martin Folkes. Engraving by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.

  • Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
Date:
August 1st 1802
Reference:
39263i
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Martin Folkes (1690-1754) was a mathematician and antiquarian. He was president of the Royal Society from 1741 to 1753, and was a vice-president of the Foundling Hospital

Publication/Creation

London (Paternoster Row) : G.G. & J. Robinson, August 1st 1802.

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 26.7 x 21.6 cm

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Martin Folkes. Painted by Wm. Hogarth. Engraved by T. Cook

References note

R. Paulson, Hogarth's graphic works, 3 ed., London 1989, related to [160]

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39263i

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The original painting was executed in 1741 and is owned by the Royal Society

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