Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) Size:M: 50 x 40cm 'The cockpit'

'The cockpit'

through which a crowd of small figures enters

The Club met weekly at the Cock in Old Street Square

he served as its President from 1727 to 1741

2nd Michael Schumacher - Benetton-Ford

Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) Size:M: 50 x 40cm 'The cockpit'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. Original: oil on canvas, 735x640mm.