Original engraving by William Hogarth, painted and engraved by himself as the lettering states ("W.m Hogarth Pinx.t et Sculp.t"). Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754), antiquary and mathematician, president of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Original engraving by William Hogarth, painted and engraved by himself as the lettering states ("W.m Hogarth Pinx.t et Sculp.t"). Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754), antiquary and mathematician, president of the Royal Society and of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: William Hogarth (London, 1697-1764).
Engraver: William Hogarth.
Date: 18th century; paper watermarked 1820, an impression from the James Heath edition (London, 1822).
Dimensions: Plate mark 13.4 x 9.4 in (34 x 24 cm); sheet 24.4 x 18.9 in (62 x 48 cm).
Condition: Good condition, with light soiling and small handling imperfections in the margins.