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Coastal Scene, Tides Out, Dalhousie

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Artist
John Arthur Fraser (1838 – 1898, English)
Date
1877
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
FsJ.05.04
Description
A bright scene of a rocky coast with water beyond. A rocky island topped with trees fills the centre of the image. The foreground has algae-covered rocks, two figures bending over a boat, and a large cliff at left. flocks of birds fly above the island.
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Artist
John Arthur Fraser (1838 – 1898, English)
Title
Coastal Scene, Tides Out, Dalhousie
Date
1877
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
17.1 x 24.2 cm
Description
A bright scene of a rocky coast with water beyond. A rocky island topped with trees fills the centre of the image. The foreground has algae-covered rocks, two figures bending over a boat, and a large cliff at left. flocks of birds fly above the island.
Subject
Coast
Nova Scotia
fishing
Credit
Gift of Robyn L Fulton, 2023
Catalogue Number
FsJ.05.04
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1870 – 1875
Medium
charcoal; graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.01
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of John Brewster.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
John Brewster
Date
1870 – 1875
Medium
charcoal; graphite on paper
Dimensions
47.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of John Brewster.
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.01
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Maple Creek, Border of Alberta

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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1875
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.43
Description
Scene of grassy field leading to the distance with the red roof of some houses seen.“This very yellow landscape appears to have been an early experiment, lacking Collings’ finesse and resulting in ‘rubbed’ paper in the left portion of the sky.” -- “Charles John Collings, 1848-1931” Catalogue Rai…
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Maple Creek, Border of Alberta
Date
c. 1875
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
13.5 x 19 cm
Description
Scene of grassy field leading to the distance with the red roof of some houses seen.“This very yellow landscape appears to have been an early experiment, lacking Collings’ finesse and resulting in ‘rubbed’ paper in the left portion of the sky.” -- “Charles John Collings, 1848-1931” Catalogue Raisonne by Linda Heath
Subject
landscape
yellow
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1986
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.43
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Date
c. 1880
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.02
Description
Scene of houses and dwellings, grey brown with brown roof. - pale blue sky, with a pale brown/yellow sun in the center.“The houses in this (probably English) town extend onto a stone bridge but there is some confusion in architectural structure and progression. A rather static figure, centre left, …
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Artist
Charles John Collings (1848 – 1931, British)
Title
Old Town
Date
c. 1880
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
16.5 x 18.5 cm
Description
Scene of houses and dwellings, grey brown with brown roof. - pale blue sky, with a pale brown/yellow sun in the center.“The houses in this (probably English) town extend onto a stone bridge but there is some confusion in architectural structure and progression. A rather static figure, centre left, is further evidence of an early date for this painting.” -- “Charles John Collings, 1848-1931” Catalogue Raisonne by Linda Heath
Subject
landscape
Credit
Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1982
Catalogue Number
CoJ.05.02
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.05
Description
Botanical still life of five different flowers in an ornate white and gold vase. The vase is a reverse bell shape, with a wide base at the bottom. There is a green ground that the vase is placed on. The flowers are white, pink, purple, yellow and blue, and includes violets and roses, among other fl…
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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
20.0 x 16.0 cm
Description
Botanical still life of five different flowers in an ornate white and gold vase. The vase is a reverse bell shape, with a wide base at the bottom. There is a green ground that the vase is placed on. The flowers are white, pink, purple, yellow and blue, and includes violets and roses, among other flowers.
Subject
botanical
still life
flowers
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.05
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.06
Description
Botanical still life studies of two plants - Red Auricula on the left, Pink Geranium on the right. Foliage is green buy shows some signs of decay, indicated by the presence of brown leaves. The artist has inscribed the types of flowers under each flower in pencil.
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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 33.0 cm
Description
Botanical still life studies of two plants - Red Auricula on the left, Pink Geranium on the right. Foliage is green buy shows some signs of decay, indicated by the presence of brown leaves. The artist has inscribed the types of flowers under each flower in pencil.
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.06
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.07
Description
Botanical sketch of red and white flowers on a branch with dark green leaves. Left top corner is burnt.
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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
18.5 x 15.0 cm
Description
Botanical sketch of red and white flowers on a branch with dark green leaves. Left top corner is burnt.
Subject
botanical
study
sketch
flower
burned edge
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.07
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.08
Description
Botanical sketch of thin, red, bell shaped flowers with long brown stems and small green foliage all the way down the stem. Top left corner is burnt.
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Artist
Serena Matilda Potts (1812 – 1898, American)
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
18.5 x 15.0 cm
Description
Botanical sketch of thin, red, bell shaped flowers with long brown stems and small green foliage all the way down the stem. Top left corner is burnt.
Subject
botanical
study
sketch
flower
burned edge
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PoS.05.08
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.28
Description
Botanical still life painting depicting an insect, likely a butterfly or moth, flying next to a white and yellow flower. The flower’s bloms are long and skinny with a bell shape at the end. The foliage is a rich green colour. The insect has blue and white wings with a black and yellow body. The bac…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
9.0 x 13.0 cm
Description
Botanical still life painting depicting an insect, likely a butterfly or moth, flying next to a white and yellow flower. The flower’s bloms are long and skinny with a bell shape at the end. The foliage is a rich green colour. The insect has blue and white wings with a black and yellow body. The back has multiple inscriptions. Due to the hand, it is a bit difficult to read. “M. G. Le???d??”“February 4th, 1852”“M. G. L??????” “To E. Anderson”
Subject
botanical
still life
flower
insect
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.28
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Watercolour Painting

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.29
Description
Botanical still life on a beige toned card with rounded corners. The flowers are central, showing blooms of red, yellow, pink and blue with bright green foliage. There are two colurs of paint marks in the top left corner.The back has multiple inscriptions. Due to the hand, it is a bit difficult to …
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Watercolour Painting
Date
c. 1830
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
9.0 x 13.0 cm
Description
Botanical still life on a beige toned card with rounded corners. The flowers are central, showing blooms of red, yellow, pink and blue with bright green foliage. There are two colurs of paint marks in the top left corner.The back has multiple inscriptions. Due to the hand, it is a bit difficult to read. “From Mary G L????de?”“To Lizzy Anderson”In blue ink or paint:“TO MARY”Listed in pencil:“Pilgrimage”“Matrimony”“Courtship”?“Novice”
Subject
botanical
still life
flower
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.29
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