Alec Fraser was a painter in oils of portraits, figure studies, landscapes and genre. He studied at Grays School of Art in Aberdeen, later becoming Head of the School between 1914 and 1934. He was a profilic etcher who also produced posters some of which were used by the Great Western Railway company. He showed 7 works at the Glasgow Institute and 11 at the Royal Scottish Academy.
Duart Castle on the Island Of Mull by Alec Coutts Fraser. A fine view of this 13th century stronghold, probably built by the Clan Macdonald but later the seat of the Clan Maclean.
Signed and titled in pencil by the artist and in good condition, remounted in its original frame.
Measures 15 m wide by 13 cm deep (23.5 cm by 30.5 cm in its frame}.
£100
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An etching in colours by the Scottish artist Alec Coutts Fraser showing a view of the River Thames at the ancient hamlet of Strand On The Green. This village, in what is now Chiswick in London, dates from the 13th century and earlier. Signed and titled in pencil by the artist, this work is in good condition in its original frame and mount.
Measures 27 cm wide by 23 cm deep (47 cm by 43 cm in its frame).
£120
A very nice little etching showing the town of Chablis in France by the Scottish artist Alec Coutts Fraser. Signed and titled in pencil and in good condition.
Measures 28.5 cm wide by 13 cm deep (50.5 cm by 36 cm in its frame).
£150
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A lovely little etching in colours by the Aberdeenshire artist Alec Fraser, signed in pencil and entitled “A Picardy Farmyard”. In good condition.
Measures 29.5 cm wide by 17 cm deep (48.5 cmby 33.5 cm in its frame).
£x
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A lovely etching in colours entitled “Rest A While” showing ducks taking they ease on the banks of a river by the Aberdeen artist Alec Fraser. In good condition having been remounted in its original frame. Signed and titled in pencil by the artist.
Measures 33 cm wide by 26.5 cm deep (50.5 cm by 39 cm in its frame).
£200
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