Fraser, Eric George
Eric George Fraser (June 11, 1902 - November 15, 1983) was a British graphic artist and illustrator. Born in Vincent Street, London, Fraser is best remembered for his contributions to the Radio Times. Before attending Goldsmith's college from 1919 - 1924, Fraser went to Westminster School of Art where he took W. R. Sickert's night classes. Fraser is also remembered as the creator of 'Mr. Therm' for The Gas Light and Coke Company, which debuted in 1932.. He also illustrated mythological scenes, dust jackets for books, and several of Shakespeare's plays. Also, he was the illustrator for the Folio Society edition of J. R. R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings. He married Irene Grace Lovett on April 4, 1925 at St. John's Church, Smith Square. He was also a muralist and created pieced for the 1923 and 1938 British Empire Exhibitions.
Propagandizing the mighty British Navy at the outset of World War II.
Depuis Plus de Deux Siecles les Flottes Britanniques ont Aide a Assurer Dans Tous les Oceans la Securite d'un Pacifique Commerce Entre les Nations.
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This is a 1941 Eric Fraser pictorial persuasive map of the world highlighting British naval bases during World War II (1939 - 1945). The map was published and released in multiple languages to stress the power and security provided by the British Royal Navy against the looming aggression of the Axis powers. (more details)