Donald Hamilton Fraser

Donald Hamilton Fraser exhibited his highly acclaimed work in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Zurich and many other cities around the world. The list of galleries that own, or have exhibited his work is phenomenal.

Donald participated in many of the most significant exhibitions of British work, including the Royal Academy’s 25 Years of British Painting, where he was also a Royal Academician and a trustee since 1995.

The artist died on September 2, 2009, in Henley-on-Thames. Today, Donald’s works are held in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Southampton City Art Gallery, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, among others.

Inspiration

Donald’s predominant subject matter is landscape. Here he combined his Scottish descent and his affinity with French painting from his study there in the 1950s. This is greatly reflected in his style and execution.

Donald layers thick bright paint with a palette knife to produce an almost collage effect contrasting in style and highlighting Donald’s diversity, are his wonderful chalk and wash drawings of dancers. Each one captures individual character and emotion whilst revealing his intimate knowledge of dance.