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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
charcoal; pastel; on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.062
Description
Person sitting with head bent over raised knees.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Anne
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
charcoal; pastel; on paper
Dimensions
26.4 x 33.3 cm
Description
Person sitting with head bent over raised knees.
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.062
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.516
Description
A pencil and ink drawing of a map of British Columbia. Notable is Highway 1 and the significant places through which it passes.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
B.C.
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
22.5 x 15.1 cm
Description
A pencil and ink drawing of a map of British Columbia. Notable is Highway 1 and the significant places through which it passes.
Subject
British Columbia
Highway 1
Revelstoke
Vancouver
Hope
geography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.516
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Catharine and Peter Season’s Greetings

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.939
Description
Christmas card drawing. A group of animals are painting canvases that are resting on easels. They are facing the viewer suggesting they could be painting you. Below the drawing it says “CATHARINE AND PETER SEASON’S GREETINGS” and in the TRC “164”
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Catharine and Peter Season’s Greetings
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
17.7 x 25.9 cm
Description
Christmas card drawing. A group of animals are painting canvases that are resting on easels. They are facing the viewer suggesting they could be painting you. Below the drawing it says “CATHARINE AND PETER SEASON’S GREETINGS” and in the TRC “164”
Subject
animal
moose
bird
squirrel
mouse
deer
bear
rabbit
wolf
easel
canvas
paint
painting
brush
palette
Christmas card
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.939
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on board
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.517
Description
A path leads into background where a mill stands. Old buildings and brush line the path.verso has cursive writing that describes colour scheme and details.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Entrance to Mill
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on board
Dimensions
28.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
A path leads into background where a mill stands. Old buildings and brush line the path.verso has cursive writing that describes colour scheme and details.
Subject
landscape
mill
path
buildings
rubble
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.517
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.924
Description
Three cartoon sketches of men: 1) a bald man is laughing, and only has three teeth, 2) a man with a stern look on his face. He is wearing what appears to be a suit, and has glasses, 3) a man of Asian descent looks laboured since he has sweat coming off his brow. Above the drawings it says “LESSON N…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Expression
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.6 x 25.3 cm
Description
Three cartoon sketches of men: 1) a bald man is laughing, and only has three teeth, 2) a man with a stern look on his face. He is wearing what appears to be a suit, and has glasses, 3) a man of Asian descent looks laboured since he has sweat coming off his brow. Above the drawings it says “LESSON No. 4 EXPRESSION”
Subject
people
men
clothing
suit
hair
bald
Asian
eye wear
glasses
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.924
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.479
Description
A charcoal sketch of a haphazard arrangement of four different shovels.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Four Shovels
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
19.5 x 12.5 cm
Description
A charcoal sketch of a haphazard arrangement of four different shovels.
Subject
shovels
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.479
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Grandma Takes to Skiing

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1931 – 1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.282
Description
Watercolour and pencil drawing of an older woman wearing green pants, red coat and blue scarf and mittens occupies the foreground. She has just skied down a hill, leaving six fallen skiers in her wake. There are two people on the top right horizon watching. Bottom left: GRANDMA TAKES TO SKIING.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Grandma Takes to Skiing
Date
1931 – 1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
29.0 x 22.5 cm
Description
Watercolour and pencil drawing of an older woman wearing green pants, red coat and blue scarf and mittens occupies the foreground. She has just skied down a hill, leaving six fallen skiers in her wake. There are two people on the top right horizon watching. Bottom left: GRANDMA TAKES TO SKIING.
Subject
grandma
skiing
humour
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.282
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Graphite; Watercolour Drawing

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.236
Description
Side view drawing of man in soldiers uniform wearing red and green kilt, holding a rifle in front of him. Head is tilted down, legs wide-stance. Very faint pencil line left edge.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Graphite; Watercolour Drawing
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
22 x 11.7 cm
Description
Side view drawing of man in soldiers uniform wearing red and green kilt, holding a rifle in front of him. Head is tilted down, legs wide-stance. Very faint pencil line left edge.
Subject
soldier
kilt
rifle
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.236
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.635
Description
Cartoon of two men, side views, from chest up. Man on left has a tie, round glasses and is smoking a cigarette. Man on right is wearing a top hat and smoking a cigar.Mounted on matte board along with WyP.03.634, WyP.03.636, and WyP.03.637
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
The Head
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.5 x 25.4 cm
Description
Cartoon of two men, side views, from chest up. Man on left has a tie, round glasses and is smoking a cigarette. Man on right is wearing a top hat and smoking a cigar.Mounted on matte board along with WyP.03.634, WyP.03.636, and WyP.03.637
Subject
cartoon
smoking
men
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.635
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.922
Description
Three cartoon drawings of different heads: 1) a drawing of a robust man in profile, 2) a disheveled man that has a beard and is wearing a hat that is missing the top, and 3) a robust angry looking man that is almost bald and is smoking a cigar.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
The Head
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.7 x 25.3 cm
Description
Three cartoon drawings of different heads: 1) a drawing of a robust man in profile, 2) a disheveled man that has a beard and is wearing a hat that is missing the top, and 3) a robust angry looking man that is almost bald and is smoking a cigar.
Subject
people
men
clothing
hat
hair
facial hair
beard
smoking
cigar
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.922
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If You Cant Get the New Year Spirit Why Not Take Your Own--

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.397
Description
A man and a woman with their backs to the viewer are dressed in fancy outfits. There is a flask in the man’s back pocket. Signed Peter Whyte in cursive in brc.Top centre title: If You Cant Get the New Year Spirit Why Not Take Your Own--MOANA HOTEL HONOLULU [brc]; JANUARY 1ST [blc]
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
If You Cant Get the New Year Spirit Why Not Take Your Own--
Date
1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
30.8 x 23.8 cm
Description
A man and a woman with their backs to the viewer are dressed in fancy outfits. There is a flask in the man’s back pocket. Signed Peter Whyte in cursive in brc.Top centre title: If You Cant Get the New Year Spirit Why Not Take Your Own--MOANA HOTEL HONOLULU [brc]; JANUARY 1ST [blc]
Subject
New Years
Honolulu
spirit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.397
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.308
Description
A shoreline with two, possibly three islands mid ground, in the water. Front has a few colours written along bottom
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Island in River
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
27.5 x 39 cm
Description
A shoreline with two, possibly three islands mid ground, in the water. Front has a few colours written along bottom
Subject
coast
landscape
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.308
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Lesson no. 4 Expression

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.917
Description
Two cartoon drawings of men. The first man has his one eye squinting and a lop sided smile. The second man has a great deal of shading in his face, has a beard and is smoking. Above the drawings it says “LESSON No. 4 EXPRESSION”
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Lesson no. 4 Expression
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.6 x 25.3 cm
Description
Two cartoon drawings of men. The first man has his one eye squinting and a lop sided smile. The second man has a great deal of shading in his face, has a beard and is smoking. Above the drawings it says “LESSON No. 4 EXPRESSION”
Subject
people
men
hair
facial hair
beard
expression
smoking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.917
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1929
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.559
Description
Pencil and ink drawing of Ontario, the Manitoba border, and Great Lakes with rivers and urban centres labeled.title: MAP OF ONTARIO [top left, surrounded by short marks]
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Map of Ontario
Date
1917 – 1929
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.1 x 22.5 cm
Description
Pencil and ink drawing of Ontario, the Manitoba border, and Great Lakes with rivers and urban centres labeled.title: MAP OF ONTARIO [top left, surrounded by short marks]
Subject
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
river
lake
map
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.559
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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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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.773
Description
Peter is taking a nap on three logs that have three squirrels on the top, three birds rest on his body. At his feet there is a stump with an axe in it, with three more birds watching Peter and beside the stump there is a bear. Peter has comic “z’s” coming up from his body where in a conversation bu…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
10.0 x 16.0 cm
Description
Peter is taking a nap on three logs that have three squirrels on the top, three birds rest on his body. At his feet there is a stump with an axe in it, with three more birds watching Peter and beside the stump there is a bear. Peter has comic “z’s” coming up from his body where in a conversation bubble he describes his dream of sitting at a table with Catharine around a meal. Written along the top edge “TO MOTHER ROBB FROM PETER” and along the bottom edge “A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR”
Subject
Christmas card
New year
logs
axe
stump
bear
birds
squirrels
man
sleeping
coupe
woman
mean
chair
table
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.773
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.798
Description
Boxed-off rectangle with three children looking into a store window, and two of them are pointing at something in the store. To the left of the kids there is a dog sitting looking up at the store as well, and to the right there is a sled. In the background there is a loose drawing of what appears t…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Merry Xmas
Date
1930 – 1960
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
27.1 x 17.4 cm
Description
Boxed-off rectangle with three children looking into a store window, and two of them are pointing at something in the store. To the left of the kids there is a dog sitting looking up at the store as well, and to the right there is a sled. In the background there is a loose drawing of what appears to be more buildings. Written on the window of the store “MERRY XMAS”verso: in the TLC it says TLC “Taxi $2.50 Show 3.75 Flowers 4.00 Supper 6.25 16.50 16.50 + 1 evening = kiss”
Subject
kids
dog
Christmas
Xmas
store
snowy
toque
sled
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.798
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My Christmas Present

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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Date
1913 – 1914
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyC.03.222
Description
watercolour set with blue, yellow, red, black and a green paint brush
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Title
My Christmas Present
Date
1913 – 1914
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 23.0 cm
Description
watercolour set with blue, yellow, red, black and a green paint brush
Subject
watercolour set
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyC.03.222
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Nearing Calgary (on board Transcontinental)

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.521
Description
A small drawing in upper left corner is accompanied by extensive descriptive cursive writing. The number 3 [circled] appears in the tlc.
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Nearing Calgary (on board Transcontinental)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
charcoal on paper
Dimensions
28.0 x 35.5 cm
Description
A small drawing in upper left corner is accompanied by extensive descriptive cursive writing. The number 3 [circled] appears in the tlc.
Subject
landscape
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1997
Catalogue Number
CoJ.03.521
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New Year 1934, Moana Hotel

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.398
Description
Three watercolour and pencil drawings of two men and one woman, all with hats. In brc DIDYA SAY/ HOROSCOPE OR HOROWITZZZ ICH !!In brc, signed in cursive Peter Whytetop centre NEW YEAR 1934/ MOANA HOTEL
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
New Year 1934, Moana Hotel
Date
1934
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
29.9 x 22.9 cm
Description
Three watercolour and pencil drawings of two men and one woman, all with hats. In brc DIDYA SAY/ HOROSCOPE OR HOROWITZZZ ICH !!In brc, signed in cursive Peter Whytetop centre NEW YEAR 1934/ MOANA HOTEL
Subject
New Year
Moana Hotel
Hawaii
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.398
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