William Frater b. 1890

Also known as "Jock" Frater
  • Designer ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Frater's career began with an apprenticeship in glass design in Scotland. He arrived in Melbourne 1910, worked with Brooks, Robinson and Co. in stained glass, later with E.L. Yencken, Melbourne. Best known as a figurative painter following training at the George Bell School, Melbourne. Elected President of the Victorian Artists Society.
Tags: stained glass designer, painter
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Dick Wittman wrote a biography – 'William Frater: A Life With Colour’. Melb Uni Press 2000

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  • Designer
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer
  • Artist
Trainings
  • Art, - George Bell School, Melbourne, VIC