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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1929
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.557
Description
Pencil drawing of a stump with an axe left in it in the foreground. A squirrel aits on the blunt edge of the axe blade and another sits on a branch in the trees of the background. AXE AND STUMP [tlc, with STUMP underlined]
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Axe and Stump
Date
1917 – 1929
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.1 x 22.5 cm
Description
Pencil drawing of a stump with an axe left in it in the foreground. A squirrel aits on the blunt edge of the axe blade and another sits on a branch in the trees of the background. AXE AND STUMP [tlc, with STUMP underlined]
Subject
axe
stump
squirrel
trees
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.557
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First Shack at Cave + Basin

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the backgro…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
First Shack at Cave + Basin
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.4 x 25.3 cm
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the background there is pine trees, and the Rocky Mountains. In the sky their is a couple clouds. On the door of the building says “HOTEL”, and on the bottom edge is says “FIRST SHACK AT CAVE + BASIN”. Peter signed the drawing in the BRC “PETE WHiTE”
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Cave and Basin
hotel
cabin
lumber
log cabin
trees
clouds
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 0
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.082
Description
Full figure rough sketch of woman wearing skirt with hands on hips.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Helen
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
30.5 x 23 cm
Description
Full figure rough sketch of woman wearing skirt with hands on hips.
Subject
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.082
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.522
Description
A drawing of a view of a building through screening trees in the foreground. It appears to be in a rural environment.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
House Amongst Trees
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Dimensions
27 x 30 cm
Description
A drawing of a view of a building through screening trees in the foreground. It appears to be in a rural environment.
Subject
landscape
building
trees
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.522
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In the Valley of the Thompson

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1915
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.58
Description
A grey and white mountain sits in the upper left side, beside a dark brown shape that rises from the right. Trees sit in the centre of the image, rendered in several shades of green. In the left foreground sits a brown stump.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
In the Valley of the Thompson
Date
c. 1915
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
19 x 13.5 cm
Description
A grey and white mountain sits in the upper left side, beside a dark brown shape that rises from the right. Trees sit in the centre of the image, rendered in several shades of green. In the left foreground sits a brown stump.
Subject
landscape
stump
trees
mountain
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.58
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Lower Valleys Glacier Bed, Lake Louise

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.233
Description
Valley area centre with mountains on either side, rocks in foreground right, four trees on mountain side right, one large tree on same plane as other trees left, mountains from a V in distance, valley continues at the base of the V.“Sketching Lake Louise was de rigour for artists in Canada in the f…
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Lower Valleys Glacier Bed, Lake Louise
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
19.8 x 25.7 cm
Description
Valley area centre with mountains on either side, rocks in foreground right, four trees on mountain side right, one large tree on same plane as other trees left, mountains from a V in distance, valley continues at the base of the V.“Sketching Lake Louise was de rigour for artists in Canada in the first decades of the twentieth century. Collings chose an unusual view looking down towards the lake through a narrow, sinuous valley. The resulting “starburst” composition is contained by uncompromisingly vertical trees on either side.” -- “Charles John Collings, 1848-1931” Catalogue Raisonne by Linda Heath
Subject
landscape
Lake Louise
trees
valley
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1983
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.233
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
ca. 1920 – 1927
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.245
Description
A sketch of a faceless woman sitting, wearing a hat, with crossed legs and hands resting on her lap. There is a frame drawn around image, and it looks like it’s been erased at the bottom and brought higher. It also appears that the title and signature have been erased and placed in a new location…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Memory
Date
ca. 1920 – 1927
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
27.5 x 21.0 cm
Description
A sketch of a faceless woman sitting, wearing a hat, with crossed legs and hands resting on her lap. There is a frame drawn around image, and it looks like it’s been erased at the bottom and brought higher. It also appears that the title and signature have been erased and placed in a new location.Watermark: “CERTIFICATE BOND” then symbol of a large “C” with “McE” within it “MADE IN USA”
Subject
woman
sitting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.245
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1914 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.656
Description
Pencil drawing of an owl, perched on a stand, with rough trees and mountains in the background. Enclosed in a rectangle. Below rectangle is the word OWL, circled. Signed Pete W. in cursive in brc within the rectangle; Signed P.R. WHiTE in brc outside rectangle.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Owl
Date
1914 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
17.0 x 21.8 cm
Description
Pencil drawing of an owl, perched on a stand, with rough trees and mountains in the background. Enclosed in a rectangle. Below rectangle is the word OWL, circled. Signed Pete W. in cursive in brc within the rectangle; Signed P.R. WHiTE in brc outside rectangle.
Subject
owl
bird
mountains
trees
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.656
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River, Bridge, and House

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.523
Description
A small drawing of a river in the foreground that winds towards a bridge and hous in the background, on the right. A few trees line the horizon.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
River, Bridge, and House
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Dimensions
18.5 x 20.0 cm
Description
A small drawing of a river in the foreground that winds towards a bridge and hous in the background, on the right. A few trees line the horizon.
Subject
landscape
river
trees
bridge
house
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.523
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.840
Description
A man wearing a hat is driving a roadster down the road. On the drivers door it says “P.W.”. Just ahead of the vehicle down the road there is a sign pointing to the left edge that says “TO VICTORIA”, while in the background there is some trees and clouds. In one of the clouds the image says “ROOM F…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Room For One More
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
10.7 x 21.6 cm
Description
A man wearing a hat is driving a roadster down the road. On the drivers door it says “P.W.”. Just ahead of the vehicle down the road there is a sign pointing to the left edge that says “TO VICTORIA”, while in the background there is some trees and clouds. In one of the clouds the image says “ROOM FOR ONE MORE” In the BLC there is an erased signature that says “DREWN [sic] BY PW”
Subject
car
vehicle
roadster
Victoria
driver
man
person
door
trees
clouds
sign
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.840
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Snow Trail to Colling’s House [?]

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.520
Description
A light pencil sketch of a winter scene of a path that leads to a structure in the distance. To the right of the path, trees have snow on them. Appears that page has been divided in half by a vertical fold
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Snow Trail to Colling’s House [?]
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
28.0 x 38.5 cm
Description
A light pencil sketch of a winter scene of a path that leads to a structure in the distance. To the right of the path, trees have snow on them. Appears that page has been divided in half by a vertical fold
Subject
house
path
structure
snow
winter
trees
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.520
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Stone Bridge England

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on board
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.533
Description
A river runs under a stone bridge with three arches in the foreground. In the background are some buildings and hills.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Stone Bridge England
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on board
Dimensions
26.3 x 35.5 cm
Description
A river runs under a stone bridge with three arches in the foreground. In the background are some buildings and hills.
Subject
bridge
Charles John Collings
trees
England
Credit
Gift of Mark Rivette, Vernon, 2015
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.533
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.508
Description
Two sided.A pencil drawing of a pathway with water on either side, which leads off towards trees on the horizon.verso: a rough sketch of some trees.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Trail to Village
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
19.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Two sided.A pencil drawing of a pathway with water on either side, which leads off towards trees on the horizon.verso: a rough sketch of some trees.
Subject
landscape
trees
village
trail
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.508
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.002
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile. She has short brown hair, blue eyes, and white collared robe. She is in front of a light tan background. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Title
Untitled
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
53.5 x 43 cm
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile. She has short brown hair, blue eyes, and white collared robe. She is in front of a light tan background. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
Subject
portrait
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.002
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.005
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile on a greenish taupe background. She has dark hair and eyes, has a pink collar with a dark sweater or top. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Title
Untitled
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
53 x 43 cm
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile on a greenish taupe background. She has dark hair and eyes, has a pink collar with a dark sweater or top. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
Subject
portrait
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.005
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.006
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile. Woman is wearing purple, green, and white striped shawl, has short brown hair, flushed cheeks, and is against a dark background. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Title
Untitled
Date
prior to 1930
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
53 x 43.5 cm
Description
Portrait of young woman in three quarter profile. Woman is wearing purple, green, and white striped shawl, has short brown hair, flushed cheeks, and is against a dark background. Unfinished at edges- most likely a practice painting done in school.
Subject
portrait
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
Wy?.02.006
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.079
Description
Twelve (12) drawings of various figures and horses, side, back and front views.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
28 x 21.9 cm
Description
Twelve (12) drawings of various figures and horses, side, back and front views.
Subject
cowboy
horse
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.079
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.095
Description
Sketch of woman in bathing suit, robe, sandals and hat, front view.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.4 x 14.5 cm
Description
Sketch of woman in bathing suit, robe, sandals and hat, front view.
Subject
woman
bathing suit
hat
robe
sandals;
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.095
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.116
Description
Sketch of man sitting with easel and paintbrushes painting woman to the right while woman on the left holds large club in the air over her head. On reverse side:“H.C. Fryman, Proprietor, Cable Address “Hohay”“Harry C. Wagener, Russel H. Wagener, Managers”“This Hotel is Absolutely Fireproof, Hotel H…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15 x 24 cm
Description
Sketch of man sitting with easel and paintbrushes painting woman to the right while woman on the left holds large club in the air over her head. On reverse side:“H.C. Fryman, Proprietor, Cable Address “Hohay”“Harry C. Wagener, Russel H. Wagener, Managers”“This Hotel is Absolutely Fireproof, Hotel Hayward, 550 Rooms, Spring and Sixth Streets, Los Angeles, California”Picture of hotel in BLC.
Subject
man
woman
easel
painting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.116
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.117
Description
Various sketches of people. One of a man lying down on his stomach, side view. One of a man wearing a visor, chest up, back and side view. One of man and woman, full view, man side view, woman back view.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.4 x 22.7 cm
Description
Various sketches of people. One of a man lying down on his stomach, side view. One of a man wearing a visor, chest up, back and side view. One of man and woman, full view, man side view, woman back view.
Subject
man
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.117
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