Luke Fraser

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Luke Fraser

by Charles Turner, published by John Steell, after George Watson
mezzotint, published 1 September 1810
20 in. x 13 7/8 in. (509 mm x 354 mm) plate size; 25 3/8 in. x 18 5/8 in. (643 mm x 474 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1949
Reference Collection
NPG D38425

Sitterback to top

  • Luke Fraser (active late 18th-early 19th century), Master at the High School, Edinburgh. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

  • John Steell (active 1806-1810), Carver, gilder and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
  • Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 634 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
  • George Watson (1767-1837), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.

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Events of 1810back to top

Current affairs

Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.
Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.

Art and science

Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.
Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.

International

Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.
Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.

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Robyn Nassif

30 March 2016, 13:36

Luke Fraser was my great great great great grandfather. He lived at 22 India St Edinburgh. He had two daughters, one named Jane who died in 1828.
Luke Fraser taught Sir Walter Scott Latin.
It is my understanding that Luke Fraser was born into an impoverished family, but was seen to be bright by the local minister and taught Latin by him.