Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer as a protest against war

as a protest against war and violence in the world

He apparently represents an amalgamation of the characters and tragic fates of three Assyrian rulers and was the last of a line of 30 kings of Assyria

towards Ken Wood and John Wilkes

Being escorted by Dr Sultana Khanum Medical Director

This Budget was well received and bode well for the Liberals in the coming General Election

Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer as a protest against warThe 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.