Fraser Family by Charles Lane ISBN 13: 9781905738236

London, England: Chris Beetles Gallery, 2010. Hardcover. VG (light edge-wear to covers. light rubbing to corners. mild bump to spine top. tight binding. dustjacket has edge-wear w/ some edge rubbing; creasing to corners). green cloth boards w/ gilt spine printing. illustrated pastedowns & endpapers. 119 pgs w/ color & bw illustrations. illustrated & tan glossy dustjacket. A nicely illustrated edition. A new study of the Fraser Family researched by Charles Lane and published by the Chris Beetles Gallery.

London: Chris Beetles Gallery, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 10 1/2" x 8 1/2", 119 pages, Fraser family tree, 2 maps, illustrated in black and white and colour, 8 detailed appendices with chronologies, exhibition lists etc on individual family members. Charles Lane's new study is the first substantial publication devoted to the artists, and this does much to clarify the complexities of their lives and works. The main text comprises a group biography, which is supported by a family tree and a number of previously unpublished portrait photographs. This work traces their Scottish roots and Bedford childhoods, before charting their artistic careers, and detailing their painting ground. Many images, maps and topographical photographs illustrate those grounds and the watercolours that resulted. The text also introduces the reader to the fact that three of the brothers were illustrators. A series of monographic appendices… Read More