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- 1893-1927 (Creation)
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2 boxes
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Fraser was a marine painter who collaborated extensively with the Commendatore Eduardo de Martino (1838-1912), Marine Painter-in-Ordinary to Queen Victoria. Martino also enjoyed special favour with Edward VII, who never went to sea without him, but although Fraser hoped to succeed to this position at Martino's death, he was disappointed.
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GB 0064 FSR 1893-1927 Collection 2 boxes Fraser , John , 1858-1927 , marine painter
Fraser was a marine painter who collaborated extensively with the Commendatore Eduardo de Martino (1838-1912), Marine Painter-in-Ordinary to Queen Victoria. Martino also enjoyed special favour with Edward VII, who never went to sea without him, but although Fraser hoped to succeed to this position at Martino's death, he was disappointed.
The papers were presented by Fraser's widow, Mrs F.M. Fraser, in 1957 and 1959.
Papers of John Fraser, consisting of letters about his paintings and family matters, 1893 to 1927.
Please contact the Archive for further information.
Please contact the Archive for further information.
English
Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .
The Department of Pictures has a large collection of his works.
Edited by Sarah Drewery, Jun 2011.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
2010-08-26 Fraser , John , 1858-1927 , marine painter Art
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The papers were presented by Fraser's widow, Mrs F.M. Fraser, in 1957 and 1959.
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Papers of John Fraser, consisting of letters about his paintings and family matters, 1893 to 1927.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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The Department of Pictures has a large collection of his works.
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Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English