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Charles Fraser (cricketer)
Charles Fraser may refer to: * Charles Fraser (artist) (1782–1860), American miniature painter * Charles Fraser (botanist) (1788–1831), botanist and explorer of Australia * Charles Fraser (ice hockey) (1897–1970), ice hockey player * Charles Fraser (missionary), missionary with the Scottish Missionary Society to Russian Tatary * Charles Fraser (rugby league) (1893–1981), Australian rugby league footballer and coach * Charles Fraser (surgeon), American heart surgeon * Charles 'Pop' Fraser (1915–1994), South African military commander * Charles Craufurd Fraser (1829–1895), Victoria Cross recipient * Charles Torquil de Montalt Fraser (born 1960), High Sheriff of West Sussex in 2006–2007 * Charles Fraser (footballer) (born 1907), English professional footballer * Charles Fraser (minister) (1823–1886), New Zealand minister, educationalist and journalist * Charles Fraser (businessman) (born 1928), Scottish businessman * Charles E. Fraser (1929–2002), real estate developer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Fraser (artist)
Charles Fraser (August 20, 1782 – October 5, 1860), was an American artist best known for his miniatures of prominent American figures. Early life Charles Fraser was born at Charleston, South Carolina in 1782. His parents died when he was nine years old and thereafter, he was raised by his older brother, Frederick Fraser. He studied law and practiced until 1818, but afterwards devoted himself to art. He attended the classical academy of Bishop Robert Smith in Charleston along with Thomas Sully. Career At various points in his career, he was associated with Washington Allston and John Stevens Cogdell. In 1806, he visited Newport, Rhode Island where he met up with John Trumbull and Gilbert Stuart. In 1825, he painted a portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. His talent was very diversified, and in 1857, at an exhibition of his works at Charleston, there were shown 313 miniatures and 139 landscapes and other pieces by him. He was also a frequent orator in Charleston. For instan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |