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Artist
Unknown
Date
1988
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.21
Description
Twelve sketches of animals, each washed with a single colour watercolour.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Animalia Capillary
Date
1988
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
37.2 x 17.9 cm
Description
Twelve sketches of animals, each washed with a single colour watercolour.
Subject
animals, whimsey
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2003
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.21
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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Archangel Michael
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Dimensions
318 x 1.3 x 24.0 cm
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
Subject
religious
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
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Autumn Evening, 1958

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1958
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.60
Description
Cloudy, moonlit scene, mountains in background stretch across image, Bow Lake at the foot of the mountains in the foreground. In the immediate foreground at the bottom of the image is the shore of the lake, a few trees on it. At the centre left of the image, a line of trees on the bank extends i…
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Autumn Evening, 1958
Date
1958
Medium
watercolour on paper
Description
Cloudy, moonlit scene, mountains in background stretch across image, Bow Lake at the foot of the mountains in the foreground. In the immediate foreground at the bottom of the image is the shore of the lake, a few trees on it. At the centre left of the image, a line of trees on the bank extends in towards the middle of the image.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Bow Lake
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.60
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Before the White Man Came

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1969
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.30
Description
The painting is dominated by a large bison midcentre left grazing in a herd in the foothills. The mountains are behind under a dark blue and yellow sky.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Before the White Man Came
Date
1969
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
11.3 x 16.3 cm
Description
The painting is dominated by a large bison midcentre left grazing in a herd in the foothills. The mountains are behind under a dark blue and yellow sky.
Subject
animal, buffalo
landscape
Canadian Rockies
mountain
foothills
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1978
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.30
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1962
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.59
Description
Blue sky with large cloud at left, mountains in background across image with Bow Lake below them. Green grassy area with trees in foreground of image. Title and “Canadian Rockies” written on mat.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Bow Lake, 1962
Date
1962
Medium
watercolour on paper
Description
Blue sky with large cloud at left, mountains in background across image with Bow Lake below them. Green grassy area with trees in foreground of image. Title and “Canadian Rockies” written on mat.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Bow Lake
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.59
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Bow Lake, Looking North, 1969

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1969
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.62
Description
Bow Lake is seen in foreground of image, mountains can be seen in the distance in the upper left corner and are reflected in the lake. Trees form a line along the lake’s shore from the centre of the image out to the far right centre. They are also reflected in the lake. The sky is quite yellow o…
Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Bow Lake, Looking North, 1969
Date
1969
Medium
watercolour on paper
Description
Bow Lake is seen in foreground of image, mountains can be seen in the distance in the upper left corner and are reflected in the lake. Trees form a line along the lake’s shore from the centre of the image out to the far right centre. They are also reflected in the lake. The sky is quite yellow on the right but changes to blue on the left of the sky.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Bow Lake
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.62
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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1970
Medium
watercolour on bark
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.02
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Bubba Peibi
Date
c. 1970
Medium
watercolour on bark
Dimensions
46.0 x 20.9 cm
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.02
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1900 – 1925
Medium
watercolour; gouache on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.04
Description
Blue god or demon surrounded in flames, over nude figure; flames and border rust coloured; 5/ on back. CRW purchased it in Katmandu, Nepal in Autumn of 1970, approx. a month long trip which included Langtang Valley trek.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Buddhist Icon
Date
1900 – 1925
Medium
watercolour; gouache on paper
Dimensions
8.4 x 6.6 cm
Description
Blue god or demon surrounded in flames, over nude figure; flames and border rust coloured; 5/ on back. CRW purchased it in Katmandu, Nepal in Autumn of 1970, approx. a month long trip which included Langtang Valley trek.
Subject
figure, male
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.04
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1966
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.34
Description
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year from Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Sr. 1966-7.
Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Canadian Rockies
Date
1966
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
17.5 x 11.0 cm
Description
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year from Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Sr. 1966-7.
Subject
landscape
mountain
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.34
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Canadian Rockies, 1965

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1965
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.67
Description
A mountain range runs horizontally across the painting in the upper centre. The mountains are painted in yellows, blues and purples. A snow covered area which looks like a glacier or lake is cropped at the left in the foreground. A few rocky outcrops stick up out of this area. A green slope ris…
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Canadian Rockies, 1965
Date
1965
Medium
watercolour on paper
Description
A mountain range runs horizontally across the painting in the upper centre. The mountains are painted in yellows, blues and purples. A snow covered area which looks like a glacier or lake is cropped at the left in the foreground. A few rocky outcrops stick up out of this area. A green slope rises up on the right and is cut off.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.67
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1971
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.46
Description
Vivid colours depicting a lake in the foreground, green growth to the front and right of water, dark trees and mountain slope. Multi coloured bank, growth trees to the left. Varied coloured mountains in the background, yellow and blue sky.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Consolation Lake
Date
1971
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
21.0 x 27.1 cm
Description
Vivid colours depicting a lake in the foreground, green growth to the front and right of water, dark trees and mountain slope. Multi coloured bank, growth trees to the left. Varied coloured mountains in the background, yellow and blue sky.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
lake
mountain
Credit
Gift of Audrey Campbell, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.46
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The Cook, Louis Hill, and old dog Dooley

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1964
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.08
Description
Colour: blue, green. A figure and a dog stand by a fire over which are hanging two pots - left of center. Right is a tent and surrounding this in the front is snow and behind snow and trees.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
The Cook, Louis Hill, and old dog Dooley
Date
1964
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
16.5 x 11.4 cm
Description
Colour: blue, green. A figure and a dog stand by a fire over which are hanging two pots - left of center. Right is a tent and surrounding this in the front is snow and behind snow and trees.
Subject
figure
man
animal
dog
activity
cooking
winter
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.08
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Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1943
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.02
Description
Colour: blue, green. The land across the lower quarter is very coloured. One evergreen stands on the waters edge left of center. A little stream of water comes into the lake from the lower right. The far shore rises half way up to mountains and glacier. Blue sky goes across the top.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake
Date
1943
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
24.4 x 34.6 cm
Description
Colour: blue, green. The land across the lower quarter is very coloured. One evergreen stands on the waters edge left of center. A little stream of water comes into the lake from the lower right. The far shore rises half way up to mountains and glacier. Blue sky goes across the top.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
mountain
glacier
lake
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.02
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East End of Mt. Athabasca

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.66
Description
Mt. Athabasca is cropped at the centre right of the image. It runs from the right of the painting into the middle of the image. The mountain is snow-capped. Grassy hills of green, yellow and brown make up the forground. The sky is yellow on the left of the image and purple and blue on the right.
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
East End of Mt. Athabasca
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour on paper
Description
Mt. Athabasca is cropped at the centre right of the image. It runs from the right of the painting into the middle of the image. The mountain is snow-capped. Grassy hills of green, yellow and brown make up the forground. The sky is yellow on the left of the image and purple and blue on the right.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Mt. Athabasca
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.66
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A Fishing Expedition

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1970
Medium
watercolour on bark
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.01
Description
Story label on back of bark. Text on back of painting indicates horizontal; but probably intends vertical. Purchased in Australia. by Catharine Robb Whyte ca.1975. Barking and support done by Kensington Art Gallery, Calgary.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
A Fishing Expedition
Date
c. 1970
Medium
watercolour on bark
Dimensions
42.7 x 22.4 cm
Description
Story label on back of bark. Text on back of painting indicates horizontal; but probably intends vertical. Purchased in Australia. by Catharine Robb Whyte ca.1975. Barking and support done by Kensington Art Gallery, Calgary.
Subject
activity, fishing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.01
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Glacier Lake from the Saskatchewan River Crossing

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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Date
1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.44
Description
Lake with reflections centre and lower right; an island protrudes from the centre right edge; yellow/brown hill bottom left with evergreens, 2 dead standing trees; mountains and green hills in background; pale blue sky. Handwritten on separate backing (in artist's hand): Jim Looking onto Glacier La…
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Artist
James (Sr.) Simpson (1877 – 1972, Canadian)
Title
Glacier Lake from the Saskatchewan River Crossing
Date
1940
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
26.0 x 35.1 cm
Description
Lake with reflections centre and lower right; an island protrudes from the centre right edge; yellow/brown hill bottom left with evergreens, 2 dead standing trees; mountains and green hills in background; pale blue sky. Handwritten on separate backing (in artist's hand): Jim Looking onto Glacier Lake from the Saskatchewan River Crossing where you and Shane Graham camped. Credit both The Banff Centre and Mrs. J. I. Brewster in any exhibition or publication of the collection, either in whole or in part. Banff Centre catalogue numbers: 81 0309 A; 20662
Subject
landscape
mountain
Credit
Gift of Banff Centre Brewster Donation, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
SiJ.05.44
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Man and Winged Creature

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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour on raw silk
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.18
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background; off center to right, man in blue kimono sitting on yellow mat, has a large orange hat on his head, red jug on floor in front of him, is looking down towards the left of the picture towards a creature. The creature appears man-like, has a monkey type face with re…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man and Winged Creature
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour on raw silk
Dimensions
32.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background; off center to right, man in blue kimono sitting on yellow mat, has a large orange hat on his head, red jug on floor in front of him, is looking down towards the left of the picture towards a creature. The creature appears man-like, has a monkey type face with red hair over ears, beard and eyebrows. White wings on shoulders, has a black/blue ribbon and a red ribbon draped over body.
Subject
figure, male
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.18
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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour; ink on raw silk
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.17
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background; old man in pink and blue bordered kimono, left arm raised, boy in blue and brown kimono with books in hands, extended towards dragon, both are facing multi coloured dragon in bottom right corner. Dragon is mostly green, pink underbelly, red shoulders and front o…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man, Boy, Dragon
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour; ink on raw silk
Dimensions
32.3 x 26.0 cm
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background; old man in pink and blue bordered kimono, left arm raised, boy in blue and brown kimono with books in hands, extended towards dragon, both are facing multi coloured dragon in bottom right corner. Dragon is mostly green, pink underbelly, red shoulders and front of back leg, red nose, brown trim, is facing left, has mouth open.
Subject
figure, male
child
mythological
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.17
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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour; ink on raw silk
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.15
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background. A man dressed in a green and brown kimono, red and yellow pantaloons, is holding a green cup high with his right hand, in his left hand he holds a white, with red spine, fan. He is standing on a large green leaf, behind him are various sized urns, a planter and …
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man Toasting
Date
n.d.
Medium
watercolour; ink on raw silk
Dimensions
32.3 x 25.9 cm
Description
Raw silk, taupe coloured background. A man dressed in a green and brown kimono, red and yellow pantaloons, is holding a green cup high with his right hand, in his left hand he holds a white, with red spine, fan. He is standing on a large green leaf, behind him are various sized urns, a planter and a brown dog peers around his right leg. The man's red slippers are on the floor just in front of him.
Subject
figure, male
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.15
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1910 – 1930
Medium
oil on wood
Catalogue Number
UnK.02.02
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Artist
Unknown
Title
The Miser
Date
1910 – 1930
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
21.5 x 17.5 cm
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.02.02
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