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Athabasca Glacier Station 2

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Artist
Gennadiy Ivanov
Date
ca. 2019 – 2019
Medium
pastel on paper
Catalogue Number
IvG.03.01
Description
Landscape pastel drawing with a colour palette made up of purples, blues, and soft peach. in the background there are glaciers or mountains. In the middle ground, just slightly off to the right, there is a weather station composed of black and blue pastel. in the foreground are vertical lines of pu…
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Artist
Gennadiy Ivanov
Title
Athabasca Glacier Station 2
Date
ca. 2019 – 2019
Medium
pastel on paper
Dimensions
50.0 x 65.0 x 50.0 cm
Description
Landscape pastel drawing with a colour palette made up of purples, blues, and soft peach. in the background there are glaciers or mountains. In the middle ground, just slightly off to the right, there is a weather station composed of black and blue pastel. in the foreground are vertical lines of purple, white, and blue, that represent patterns of the glaciers.
Subject
Glaciers
weather stations
climate change
pastel
mountains
Athabasca.
Credit
Gift of Gennadiy Ivanov, Norwich, Norfolk , UK, 2023
Catalogue Number
IvG.03.01
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Rain Shrouds the Nigels

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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Date
1993
Medium
Oil on board
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.04
Description
A rainbow stretches from the centre of the painting to the upper right corner. Below the rainbow is a grassy slope with red and purple accents. a rocky outcrop emerges from a cloud at left. the sky is swirls of purple.
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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Title
Rain Shrouds the Nigels
Date
1993
Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
28.0 x 35.0 cm
Description
A rainbow stretches from the centre of the painting to the upper right corner. Below the rainbow is a grassy slope with red and purple accents. a rocky outcrop emerges from a cloud at left. the sky is swirls of purple.
Subject
rainbow
mountains
Credit
Gift of David More, Benalto, 2021
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.04
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Evening Forms - Slopes and Mt. Athabasca

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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.03
Description
A mountain scene in which a grassy, lightly forested slope leads to a green and brown slope. In the background is a large, snow covered mountain. The sky is visible at top left and is mainly blue with streaks of pink.
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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Title
Evening Forms - Slopes and Mt. Athabasca
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
40.5 x 40.5 cm
Description
A mountain scene in which a grassy, lightly forested slope leads to a green and brown slope. In the background is a large, snow covered mountain. The sky is visible at top left and is mainly blue with streaks of pink.
Subject
mountains
Mt. Athabasca
Credit
Gift of David More, Benalto, 2021
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.03
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Glacier Majesty (diptych)

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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.02
Description
A mountain scene showing large mountains separated by two large glaciers that reach into the foreground. Colours are browns and purples for the mountains and white, blue, and grey for the glaciers.
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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Title
Glacier Majesty (diptych)
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
40.5 x 81.0 cm
Description
A mountain scene showing large mountains separated by two large glaciers that reach into the foreground. Colours are browns and purples for the mountains and white, blue, and grey for the glaciers.
Subject
mountains
glaciers
Columbia Icefields
Credit
Gift of David More, Benalto, 2021
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.02
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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.01
Description
A large mountain rises up at left, a glacier spills down its face into the centre of the painting. Thin conifer trees are in the foreground. The sky is dark blue.
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Artist
David More (1947 – , Canadian)
Title
Andromeda
Date
1993
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
30.5 x 40.5 cm
Description
A large mountain rises up at left, a glacier spills down its face into the centre of the painting. Thin conifer trees are in the foreground. The sky is dark blue.
Subject
mountains
glaciers
Mount Andromeda, Banff
Credit
Gift of David More, Benalto, 2021
Catalogue Number
MoI.02.01
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Cultural Development

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Artist
John Davenall Turner (1900 – 1980, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
TuJ.03.07
Description
lightly shaded line drawing of woman seated at easel painting mountains that are in the background. Open paint box on the ground to her right. “CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT” written in pencil bottom left. Signed “JD Turner” bottom right.
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Artist
John Davenall Turner (1900 – 1980, Canadian)
Title
Cultural Development
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
28.0 x 26.5 cm
Description
lightly shaded line drawing of woman seated at easel painting mountains that are in the background. Open paint box on the ground to her right. “CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT” written in pencil bottom left. Signed “JD Turner” bottom right.
Subject
painting
artist
mountains
Credit
Gift of John Davenall Turner (Estate), 2020
Catalogue Number
TuJ.03.07
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[Rundle and Vermilion Lakes]

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Artist
John Davenall Turner (1900 – 1980, Canadian)
Date
1980
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
TuJ.02.03
Description
Unfinished painting with Mount Rundle and the Fairholme Range in the background, both snow-capped. Lower slopes of Rundle are green. Foreground: blue lakes broken up by large strip of trees in middle of painting and pile of logs in front. Corners are unfinished.
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Artist
John Davenall Turner (1900 – 1980, Canadian)
Title
[Rundle and Vermilion Lakes]
Date
1980
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
60.5 x 81.5 cm
Description
Unfinished painting with Mount Rundle and the Fairholme Range in the background, both snow-capped. Lower slopes of Rundle are green. Foreground: blue lakes broken up by large strip of trees in middle of painting and pile of logs in front. Corners are unfinished.
Subject
mountains
lakes
Banff
Rundle
Vermilion
nature
landscape
Credit
Gift of John Davenall Turner (Estate), 2020
Catalogue Number
TuJ.02.03
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Artist
Wilfred Lambert
Date
1982
Medium
print on paper
Catalogue Number
LaW.04.18
Description
Coloured block print showing sharp rocky slope in right foreground. Three large trees behind with smaller trees down the slope. Blue-grey mountains with snow patches in background under yellow sky. “Wiwaxy Alpine trail 3/33” written in pencil bottom left and “Wilfred Lambert /82” at bottom right.
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Artist
Wilfred Lambert
Title
Wiwaxy Alpine Trail
Date
1982
Medium
print on paper
Dimensions
41.6 x 31.5 cm
Description
Coloured block print showing sharp rocky slope in right foreground. Three large trees behind with smaller trees down the slope. Blue-grey mountains with snow patches in background under yellow sky. “Wiwaxy Alpine trail 3/33” written in pencil bottom left and “Wilfred Lambert /82” at bottom right.
Subject
mountains
Lake O’Hara
Yoho National Park
Credit
Gift of Tim Wake, Whistler, 1991
Catalogue Number
LaW.04.18
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Artist
Wilfred Lambert
Date
1985
Medium
print on paper
Catalogue Number
LaW.04.16
Description
A block print of a beige plateau with a beige mountain prominently featured at left. In distance are grey snowcapped mountains with tree covered lower slopes. Sky is a gradient from blue to yellow. “Wiwaxy Gap 13/33” is written at bottom left in pencil and “Wilfred Lambert 1985” is written at botto…
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Artist
Wilfred Lambert
Title
Wiwaxy Gap
Date
1985
Medium
print on paper
Dimensions
32.0 x 42.0 cm
Description
A block print of a beige plateau with a beige mountain prominently featured at left. In distance are grey snowcapped mountains with tree covered lower slopes. Sky is a gradient from blue to yellow. “Wiwaxy Gap 13/33” is written at bottom left in pencil and “Wilfred Lambert 1985” is written at bottom right.
Subject
mountains
Wiwaxy Gap
Lake O’Hara
Yoho National Park
Credit
Gift of Tim Wake, Whistler, 1990
Catalogue Number
LaW.04.16
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Date
1966
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.19
Description
Two figures in loincloths and two saddles horses (one brown, one black) in grassy meadow on the shore of a blue lake., Figure at left is standing next to black horse while brown horse is grazing on grass in centre next to seated figure at right. Rocky mountains and grassy slopes rise from far shore…
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Title
The Hunter
Date
1966
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.0 x 74.5 cm
Description
Two figures in loincloths and two saddles horses (one brown, one black) in grassy meadow on the shore of a blue lake., Figure at left is standing next to black horse while brown horse is grazing on grass in centre next to seated figure at right. Rocky mountains and grassy slopes rise from far shore of lake. Thin clouds in blue sky above. “SITTING WIND” lower right corner. On back: “THE HUNTER Frank Kaquitts Aug 1966” Stamped on back of canvas supports is “ARTISTS MATERIALS GRUMBACHER NEW YORK”
Subject
landscape
indigenous
horses
lake
mountains
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.19
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
oil on canvas board
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.18
Description
Two figures in buckskin loincloths and moccasins on horseback. One horse black and white, other is brown. Figures are on a grassy meadow looking out over rolling meadows with rocky mountains in the background. Fluffy white clouds in the sky. Mountains and sky are fairly textured. “SITTING WIND” low…
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Title
Hunting Indians
Date
n.d.
Medium
oil on canvas board
Dimensions
49.5 x 59.5 cm
Description
Two figures in buckskin loincloths and moccasins on horseback. One horse black and white, other is brown. Figures are on a grassy meadow looking out over rolling meadows with rocky mountains in the background. Fluffy white clouds in the sky. Mountains and sky are fairly textured. “SITTING WIND” lower right corner. Blond wood frame joined at corners.
Subject
Indigenous
landscape
mountains
horses
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.18
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
oil on board
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.17
Description
Blue lake with grassy foreground with 3 conifers and two deciduous trees. Banks on each side reach into middle of lake. Far shore has rolling green hills and distant mountains. Blue sky with wispy yellow and white clouds “SITTING WIND” at lower right corner. Blond wood frame joined at corners.
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Artist
Sitting Wind (1925 – 2002, Canadian)
Title
Oil Painting
Date
n.d.
Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
42.5 x 57.5 cm
Description
Blue lake with grassy foreground with 3 conifers and two deciduous trees. Banks on each side reach into middle of lake. Far shore has rolling green hills and distant mountains. Blue sky with wispy yellow and white clouds “SITTING WIND” at lower right corner. Blond wood frame joined at corners.
Subject
mountains
lake
landsape
nature
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WiS.02.17
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Seasons Greetings Catharine and Peter 1951

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1951
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.721
Description
A detailed sketch of the 1951 Christmas card. Catharine is cooking up some food at the rear of the vehicle, while Peter is facing the mountains reading a newspaper. In the foreground there are multiple animals surrounding the couple, and mountains in the background. On the top edge “SEASONS GREETIN…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Seasons Greetings Catharine and Peter 1951
Date
1951
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.4 x 28.0 cm
Description
A detailed sketch of the 1951 Christmas card. Catharine is cooking up some food at the rear of the vehicle, while Peter is facing the mountains reading a newspaper. In the foreground there are multiple animals surrounding the couple, and mountains in the background. On the top edge “SEASONS GREETINGS,” and “CATHARINE AND PETER” and “Peter Whyte 1951” is written on the bottom edge.
Subject
Christmas card
car
reading
mountains
cooking
couple
moose
deer
bird
rabbit
wolf
bear
squirrel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.721
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1948
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.708
Description
Loose sketch of 1948 Christmas card with two larger versions of the moose being practiced. In TR section there are two ink scribbles, while in BLC there is a blue watercolour marks.Verso: loose sketch of a moose head and a jeep, more black ink scribbles, BRC there is a small box, and two practice s…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1948
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.8 x 27.7 cm
Description
Loose sketch of 1948 Christmas card with two larger versions of the moose being practiced. In TR section there are two ink scribbles, while in BLC there is a blue watercolour marks.Verso: loose sketch of a moose head and a jeep, more black ink scribbles, BRC there is a small box, and two practice signatures near TRC
Subject
Christmas card
jeep
moose
mountains
people
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.708
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1930 – 1940
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.806
Description
In the drawing on the top half of the paper there are four figures in a line moving across a landscape with a mountain range infront of them. The drawing in the lower half is broken into three boxes, the first has what looks like Pete’s grandmother going up over a hill with her skis in the air and …
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1930 – 1940
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.3 x 26.4 cm
Description
In the drawing on the top half of the paper there are four figures in a line moving across a landscape with a mountain range infront of them. The drawing in the lower half is broken into three boxes, the first has what looks like Pete’s grandmother going up over a hill with her skis in the air and her poles supporting her, while in the second drawing there is a skier going down a hill, with another at the top behind them, and in the background there is a mountain, and in the the final drawing it is a male figure (potentially Peter) on a set of skis holding poles with Pete’s grandma standing beside him on her own skis with poles looking up at him.
Subject
ski
skiing
jump
poles
scarf
grandma
man
woman
snow
winter
mountains
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.806
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1947
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.696
Description
Man sitting on mountain ledge painting on a canvas and easel setup, with his skis off to the side. “P.W.” is initialed below the skis
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1947
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 30.5 cm
Description
Man sitting on mountain ledge painting on a canvas and easel setup, with his skis off to the side. “P.W.” is initialed below the skis
Subject
mountains
painting
ski
man
painter
easel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.696
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1962
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.789
Description
A boxed-off sketch for the 1962 Christmas card. A helicopter is airlifting a group of animals out of the mountains. The animals are on a stretcher of sorts with their scarves blowing in the wind.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1962
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
27.9 x 21.4 cm
Description
A boxed-off sketch for the 1962 Christmas card. A helicopter is airlifting a group of animals out of the mountains. The animals are on a stretcher of sorts with their scarves blowing in the wind.
Subject
Christmas card
helicopter
flying
rescue
rope
stretcher
mountains
mountain range
animals
moose
deer
bear
squirrel
scarves
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.789
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1962
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.788
Description
A quick Christmas card sketch of a helicopter airlifting a group of animals out on a stretcher. There is a mountain range and clouds below them. In the BRC of the drawing there appears to be markings that could be Peter’s signature.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1962
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
27.8 x 21.3 cm
Description
A quick Christmas card sketch of a helicopter airlifting a group of animals out on a stretcher. There is a mountain range and clouds below them. In the BRC of the drawing there appears to be markings that could be Peter’s signature.
Subject
Christmas card
helicopter
flying
mountains
mountain range
clouds
stretcher
rope
rescue
animals
moose
deer
bear
squirrel
rabbit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.788
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.854
Description
A simple square log structure that has trees surrounding it. There are mountains that rise up behind the building. The cabin’s door reads “HOTEL”.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 22.5 cm
Description
A simple square log structure that has trees surrounding it. There are mountains that rise up behind the building. The cabin’s door reads “HOTEL”.
Subject
cabin
house
logs
timber
trees
mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Cave and Basin
hotel
door
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 0
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.854
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.846
Description
Two boxed off drawings. The first has rocks in the foreground with one mountain rising up in the mid-ground and then a range of mountains in the background. The second drawing has rocks in the foreground and a lake just past them, and in the background there is mountains. Both drawings are assemble…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25.7 x 16.0 cm
Description
Two boxed off drawings. The first has rocks in the foreground with one mountain rising up in the mid-ground and then a range of mountains in the background. The second drawing has rocks in the foreground and a lake just past them, and in the background there is mountains. Both drawings are assembled planer like.
Subject
rocks
mountains
Rocky Mountains
lake
water
trees
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.846
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