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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1950
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.768
Description
Drawing of two palm trees bearing coconuts on a beach close to the ocean’s edge. No sky is drawn in, the horizon line is the stop point. In the TRC is says “Best Wishes In the New year,” BLC “HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.”verso: “Honolulu T.H. December 20th Dear Mother + Father - Just a note to wish you all a …
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Hawaiian Islands
Date
1950
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
Drawing of two palm trees bearing coconuts on a beach close to the ocean’s edge. No sky is drawn in, the horizon line is the stop point. In the TRC is says “Best Wishes In the New year,” BLC “HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.”verso: “Honolulu T.H. December 20th Dear Mother + Father - Just a note to wish you all a very Happy New Year and to let you know that I haven’t forgotten. Will be writing you a regular letter soon and I hope to hear from you when you have time. My very best wishes again. Always, Peter”
Subject
palm tree
coconuts
ocean
sand
beach
Hawaiian Islands
Christmas Card
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.768
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1951 – 1966
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.419
Description
One of Peter and Catharine’s printed greeting cards has been used as a support for two drawings.Blue, green and orange dabs and streaks of watercolour cover the entire inside of the card. On the space above the fold (below is the printed greeting) is the beginning of a drawing of a horse in pencil.…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1951 – 1966
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
21.2 x 16.5 cm
Description
One of Peter and Catharine’s printed greeting cards has been used as a support for two drawings.Blue, green and orange dabs and streaks of watercolour cover the entire inside of the card. On the space above the fold (below is the printed greeting) is the beginning of a drawing of a horse in pencil. Printed portion: [mountain wildlife scene with artists painting from the back of a red car, dated 1951 Peter Whyte in cursive]
Subject
paint tests
horse
Seasons Greetings
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.419
Images
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