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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Date
1972
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.31
Description
A mountain landscape sketch. Two peaks rise on the left, a rounded peak with tree coverage sits in the bottom right. Bottom left “5 Mile Banff July ‘72”, bottom right “Glyde.”
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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Title
5 Mile Banff
Date
1972
Medium
graphite on paper
Description
A mountain landscape sketch. Two peaks rise on the left, a rounded peak with tree coverage sits in the bottom right. Bottom left “5 Mile Banff July ‘72”, bottom right “Glyde.”
Subject
landscape
Canadian
mountain
Credit
Gift of Henry George Glyde, Victoria, 1997
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.31
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.527
Description
A pencil drawing of a leafless tree
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Apple Tree
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.1 x 22.5 cm
Description
A pencil drawing of a leafless tree
Subject
tree
apple
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.527
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Around the World in One Month

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.746
Description
A simple sketch of a man in a fancy vehicle wearing a mask driving off. There appears to be a sign erased to the left of the car. The hood ornament looks like a little man with giant hands. In the TRC it says “AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE MONTH,” on the vehicle is says “WHITE CAR,” and it is signed in t…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Around the World in One Month
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 22.8 cm
Description
A simple sketch of a man in a fancy vehicle wearing a mask driving off. There appears to be a sign erased to the left of the car. The hood ornament looks like a little man with giant hands. In the TRC it says “AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE MONTH,” on the vehicle is says “WHITE CAR,” and it is signed in the BLC
Subject
driving
mask
man
vehicle
ornament
race
world
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.746
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Artist
James McLaren Nicoll (1892 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1986
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
NiJ.03.12
Description
A pencil drawing of Barrier mountain, no clouds or foreground. The back edge has a complete border of masking tape.
Artist
James McLaren Nicoll (1892 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Barrier Mountain
Date
prior to 1986
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.7 x 30.1 cm
Description
A pencil drawing of Barrier mountain, no clouds or foreground. The back edge has a complete border of masking tape.
Subject
landscape
mountain
Credit
Gift of James McLaren Nicoll, 1978
Catalogue Number
NiJ.03.12
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1951
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.772
Description
Christmas card sketch, resembling the final version of the 1951 card. Animals gather around Catharine and Peter’s vehicle waiting for Catharine to finish cooking. Peter sits on the roof reading. One of the bears is sitting by a stool with a fork in hand. Near the middle of the bottom edge of the pa…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Best Wishes Peter
Date
1951
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
Christmas card sketch, resembling the final version of the 1951 card. Animals gather around Catharine and Peter’s vehicle waiting for Catharine to finish cooking. Peter sits on the roof reading. One of the bears is sitting by a stool with a fork in hand. Near the middle of the bottom edge of the paper it says “BEST WISHES PETER”verso: rectangular box drawn that is blank, that could have been used for another sketch.
Subject
bears
stool
fork
moose
birds
squirrel
rabbit
tree
cooking
pot
woman
man
reading
vehicle
Christmas card
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.772
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Boat House, July 16th

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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Date
c. 1955
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.27
Description
A mountain is sketched in the central background with the word “Sand” inscribed on it. Below the mountain is a small boat house which is surrounded by row boats in the foreground. All of the objects in the work are annotated with colour notes. Inscribed at the bottom left “Boat House July 16th 1930…
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Artist
Henry George Glyde (1906 – 1998, Canadian)
Title
Boat House, July 16th
Date
c. 1955
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25 x 35 cm
Description
A mountain is sketched in the central background with the word “Sand” inscribed on it. Below the mountain is a small boat house which is surrounded by row boats in the foreground. All of the objects in the work are annotated with colour notes. Inscribed at the bottom left “Boat House July 16th 1930 B.”
Subject
landscape
boat house
boats
mountain
Credit
Gift of Henry George Glyde, Victoria, 1997
Catalogue Number
GyH.03.27
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.504
Description
Two sidedThe naked upper branches of a tree on front sideVerso: a tree trunk with shrubs at its base gets cut off at top of page
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Branches
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.3 x 17.5 cm
Description
Two sidedThe naked upper branches of a tree on front sideVerso: a tree trunk with shrubs at its base gets cut off at top of page
Subject
tree
landscape
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.504
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Brazeau Snowfield, Jasper

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Artist
Lawren S. Harris (1885 – 1970, Canadian)
Date
c. 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
HaL.03.01
Description
Inscription reads: Brazeau Snowfield, Jasper. Sketchbook drawing by Lawren S. Harris (1885-1970). Presented to the Peter Whyte Gallery, Banff, Alta. in memory of Peter & Catharine Whyte by Anne & Lawren P. Harris, June, 1979. Also written by Lawren P. Harris is the Following: I certify this work to…
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Artist
Lawren S. Harris (1885 – 1970, Canadian)
Title
Brazeau Snowfield, Jasper
Date
c. 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
18.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
Inscription reads: Brazeau Snowfield, Jasper. Sketchbook drawing by Lawren S. Harris (1885-1970). Presented to the Peter Whyte Gallery, Banff, Alta. in memory of Peter & Catharine Whyte by Anne & Lawren P. Harris, June, 1979. Also written by Lawren P. Harris is the Following: I certify this work to be an original sketchbook drawing by Lawren S. Harris, (1885-1970. Lawren P. Harris, May 22, 1979. Ottawa, Ontario.
Subject
landscape
mountains
snowfield
Jasper National Park
Credit
Gift of Lawren P. Harris, Ottawa, 1979
Catalogue Number
HaL.03.01
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Canadian Highlanders Are With You

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1939 – 1945
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.757
Description
Two images of what appears to be sketches for propaganda posters for World War II. The top image is a Canadian Highlander standing on a hill in a poised stance holding a lee enfield. In the background there is a mountain range, and below his feet is says “CANADIAN HIGHLANDERS ARE WITH YOU.” In the …
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Canadian Highlanders Are With You
Date
1939 – 1945
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25.3 x 16.2 cm
Description
Two images of what appears to be sketches for propaganda posters for World War II. The top image is a Canadian Highlander standing on a hill in a poised stance holding a lee enfield. In the background there is a mountain range, and below his feet is says “CANADIAN HIGHLANDERS ARE WITH YOU.” In the second image it is the Highlander again looking out to the mountain range with his back to the viewer.
Subject
World War II
Highlander
gun
lee enfield
mountains
reserves
army
propaganda
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.757
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.084
Description
Full figure rough sketch of man sitting with right elbow on knee and chin on right fist.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Charlie
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
30.5 x 23 cm
Description
Full figure rough sketch of man sitting with right elbow on knee and chin on right fist.
Subject
man
thinker
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.084
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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Date
1969
Medium
graphite; coloured graphite on curfew paper
Catalogue Number
SiR.03.03
Description
Small sketch of a road with foothills rolling off on either side of the road. The road leads to a mountain range; blue coloured pencil is used to accent the mountain peaks as well as blue spot rain/snow drops centre under image. Artist signature: centre under image Sinclair ‘69.
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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Title
Chilcotin Road
Date
1969
Medium
graphite; coloured graphite on curfew paper
Dimensions
26.5 x 31.6 cm
Description
Small sketch of a road with foothills rolling off on either side of the road. The road leads to a mountain range; blue coloured pencil is used to accent the mountain peaks as well as blue spot rain/snow drops centre under image. Artist signature: centre under image Sinclair ‘69.
Subject
landscape
mountains
road
blue
Credit
Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010
Catalogue Number
SiR.03.03
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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Date
1969
Medium
graphite; crayon on curfew paper
Catalogue Number
SiR.03.08
Description
A road runs through the centre of the piece. Above the road is a cloud coloured in crayon in shades of purple and pink.
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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Title
Clouded Road
Date
1969
Medium
graphite; crayon on curfew paper
Dimensions
26.1 x 31.5 cm
Description
A road runs through the centre of the piece. Above the road is a cloud coloured in crayon in shades of purple and pink.
Subject
landscape
road
mountain
pink
purple
Credit
Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010
Catalogue Number
SiR.03.08
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Fallen Tree Stump and Mountain

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.145
Description
Foliage or tree stump centre foreground. Tree along right side, more trees extend into background, dominated by mountain on the horizon. More bare trees to the left of the drawing.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Fallen Tree Stump and Mountain
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20 x 15.5 cm
Description
Foliage or tree stump centre foreground. Tree along right side, more trees extend into background, dominated by mountain on the horizon. More bare trees to the left of the drawing.
Subject
landscape
mountains
trees
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1985
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.145
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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
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.506
Description
Pencil drawing of line of coniferous trees
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Forest View
Date
c. 1920
Medium
graphite on board
Dimensions
22.5 x 37.0 cm
Description
Pencil drawing of line of coniferous trees
Subject
tree
landscape
coniferous
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.506
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Glacier (Tunnel) from Sicamous

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.090
Description
Scene of three constructed mountain tunnels as they move in perspective away from the viewer.Drawn on “Canadian Pacific Railway en route” paper.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Glacier (Tunnel) from Sicamous
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
17 x 14.5 cm
Description
Scene of three constructed mountain tunnels as they move in perspective away from the viewer.Drawn on “Canadian Pacific Railway en route” paper.
Subject
landscape
mountain
tunnel: CPR
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1984
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.090
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1928
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.083
Description
Full figure sketch of man standing in suit with hands in pants pockets.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Gordon
Date
1916 – 1928
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
30.5 x 23 cm
Description
Full figure sketch of man standing in suit with hands in pants pockets.
Subject
man
suit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.083
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.518
Description
A pencil drawing on paper of the profile of a bald, mustached man in a tuxedo. The title, JEFF is located in the centre of top edge.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Jeff
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
22.5 x 15.1 cm
Description
A pencil drawing on paper of the profile of a bald, mustached man in a tuxedo. The title, JEFF is located in the centre of top edge.
Subject
man
mustache
tuxedo
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.518
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.522
Description
A pencil drawing on paper of the profile of a bald, mustached man in a tuxedo. The title, JEFF is located in the brc .Verso: multiplication and division calculations
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Jeff
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.5 x 15.1 cm
Description
A pencil drawing on paper of the profile of a bald, mustached man in a tuxedo. The title, JEFF is located in the brc .Verso: multiplication and division calculations
Subject
Jeff
mustache
man
tuxedo
multiplication
division
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.522
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Kananaskis Study # 4

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Artist
Les Graff (1936 – , Canadian)
Date
2004 – 2004
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
GrL.03.30
Description
A pencil sketch of a landscape on paper with intact sketchbook binding holes at the top. The upper section of the mountain range extends from the trhc to the bottom centre and is empty within the outline. The bottom section of the image is darkly shaded. The artist’s signature is in the brhc. Au v…
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Artist
Les Graff (1936 – , Canadian)
Title
Kananaskis Study # 4
Date
2004 – 2004
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
12.5 x 17.6 cm
Description
A pencil sketch of a landscape on paper with intact sketchbook binding holes at the top. The upper section of the mountain range extends from the trhc to the bottom centre and is empty within the outline. The bottom section of the image is darkly shaded. The artist’s signature is in the brhc. Au verso, written in pencil in the tlhc, “48/K-5”.
Subject
landscape
mountain
Credit
Gift of Les Graff, Bashaw, 2007
Catalogue Number
GrL.03.30
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