Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer hands a puzzled yokel his

hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

put away that nasty thing

tells the King

Being escorted by Dr Sultana Khanum Medical Director

Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer hands a puzzled yokel hisThe 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. Original: oil on canvas, 735x640mm.