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Martin Folkes, Esqr.

  • Engraved by William Hogarth, English
  • Plate: 13.25 x 9.25 in.
    Engraving on wove paper
  • Not on display
  • Gift of Fisher Scientific International
  • Fisher Collection
  • FA 2000.001.032
  • No known copyright restrictions

Description

A half-length seated portrait of Martin Folkes (1690–1754), an English mathematician and president of the Royal Society.

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