Based on the inscription and date, it is likely that this sketchbook was the joint work of two brothers, Alexander Fraser (1750-1798) and Charles Fraser (1782-1860). Highlights of this sketchbook include some of Charles Fraser's earliest Lowcountry landscape scenes, and several theatrical views, some of which may be the work of his brother, Alexander.
Headpiece to the second Book of Chronicles. Engraving by William Bromley after a painting by Philip James de Loutherbourg. From the Macklin Bible, published London: Printed for Thomas Macklin by Thomas Bensley, 1800.
Black-and-white engraving depicting Moses and Aaron in front of the Tabernacle. Engraving by William Skelton after a drawing by Thomas Stothard. From the Macklin Bible, published London: Printed for Thomas Macklin by Thomas Bensley, 1800.
Hand-colored engraving of the contest between boxer Daniel Mendoza and his former mentor Richard Humphries. The text reads : "This Boxing Match took place at Doncaster, Sept. 29th, 1790, on a Twenty four foot Stage and was the third Public Contest between those two pugilists. It lasted for about an Hour & five Minutes & was decisive in favour of Mendoza." Engraving by Joseph Grozer after a drawing by Charles Reuben Ryley. Published London: W. Richardson.
Black-and-white engraving depicting the drunkenness of Noah. Engraving by Carolo Lasinio after Giuseppe Calendi. From L'Etruria pittrice; ovvero, storia della pittura toscana, dedotta dai suoi monumenti che si esibiscono in stampa dal secolo X. fino al presente by Marco Lastri.
Black-and-white engraving of a Jewish man from Poland. Engraving by Teodor Viero. From Raccolta di ... stampe che rappresentano figure ed abiti die varie nazioni, secondo gli originali, e le descrizioni dei più celebri recenti viaggiatori, e degli scopritori di paesi nuovi, published Venice: Teodoro Viero, 1783-1791.
