Poldark is a series of history novels by Winston Graham. They have been adapted to the television screen twice by the, BBC with Poldark being broadcast in 1975 and 1977 and a new version, also called Poldark beginning in 2015.

The new series has proved a hit with viewers and a second series is planed I have always been fascinated by the 18th century and have always thought that the three corned hat and cloak big riding boots makes a man look good compared to our modern dress.

The main character, Ross Poldark, a British Army officer, returning to his home in Cornwall from the American War of independence only to find that his fiancée, Elizabeth Chynoweth, having believed him dead, is about to marry his cousin, Francis Poldark. Ross attempts to restore his own fortunes by reopening one of the family’s tin mines. After several years he marries Demelza Carne, a servant girl, and is gradually reconciled to the loss of Elizabeth’s love. By then, Elizabeth has become a widow and marries George Warleggan, Ross’s arch-enemy.
There are a total of twelve novels. The first seven novels are set in the 18th century, until Christmas 1799. The remaining five are concerned with the early years of the 19th century and the lives of the children of the main characters of the previous novels. Winston Graham wrote the first four Poldark books during the 1940s and 1950s. Following a long hiatus, he decided to resume the series, and The Black Moon was published in 1973.
I have drawn three pictures of Aidan Turner who plays Ross Poldark in the new BBC series, two in acrylic and one in black carbon pencil.
If anyone would like a print of them please let me now by sending me an email, thank you for your support and helpful comments
Happy drawing Phil.