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David Milne : an introduction to his life and art
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20011
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2005
- Author
- Silcox, David
- Publisher
- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
- Call Number
- 06.1 Si3d
- Author
- Silcox, David
- Responsibility
- David Silcox
- Publisher
- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
- Published Date
- 2005
- Physical Description
- 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm
- Subjects
- Painting
- Watercolors
- Milne, David
- Abstract
- Pertains to the work of David Brown Milne, a modernist artists whose work reflected the intellectual and emotional mind. Milne was a highly respected and influential artist who portrayed astonishing technique in both oil and watercolour. Rather than follow the path various other artists had at the time of his career, Milne ascended his own path, and his work reflects such independence. The publication is comprehensive in the sense that it combines Milne’s art with a history of his life and experiences. Written by David Silcox, the publication explores the artist’s successes, failures and major breakthroughs, artistically speaking. Readers can expect to learn more about David Brown Milne and his artistic endeavors.
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 9)
- One: Early promise and early success (pg. 11)
- Two: A solitary path (pg. 19)
- Three: The Great Depression: Years of productivity (pg. 39)
- Four: Recognition and acceptance (pg. 49)
- Epilogue (pg. 62)
- Selected bibliography (pg. 63)
- Index (pg. 64)
- ISBN
- 1552977560
- Accession Number
- 2019.61
- Call Number
- 06.1 Si3d
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Joe Plaskett records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55675
- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to artist Joseph Plaskett and an exhibition of his paintings in Winchester Gallery in Victoria, British Columbia, 1998. File includes an informational booklet about the exhibit; a news article from the Islander newspaper pertaining to Joseph Plaskett and his wo…
- Date Range
- 1998
- Reference Code
- M9 / II / 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M9
- S13
- V605
- Series
- M9 / II : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M9
- Accession Number
- 7412
- Reference Code
- M9 / II / 14
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1998
- Physical Description
- 0.7 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to artist Joseph Plaskett and an exhibition of his paintings in Winchester Gallery in Victoria, British Columbia, 1998. File includes an informational booklet about the exhibit; a news article from the Islander newspaper pertaining to Joseph Plaskett and his work; a list of paintings on display at the exhibit; and an invitation poster to Joseph Plaskett's 80th birthday party, signed with a note from Joseph to Maryalice Harvey Stewart.
- Name Access
- Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
- Plaskett, Joseph
- Subject Access
- Art
- Artist
- Events
- Painting
- Family and personal life
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Victoria
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Category
- Arts
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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David B. Milne : sight and site : location and the work of David B. Milne
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20036
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1997?
- Author
- Guest curated by Peter Savage and Lynda Snider.
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alberta : The Nickle Arts Museum
- Call Number
- 06.1 Sa9s
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alberta : The Nickle Arts Museum
- Published Date
- 1997?
- Subjects
- Exhibition catalogue
- Canadian art
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Sight and Site project which in part revealed the richness of Calgary’s cultural community. The intent of the publication was to explore the artistic works of David B. Milne, a notable Canadian landscapist. The curators, Peter Savage and Lynda Snider explored the ways in which Milne’s style changed overtime, as well as other relevant and interesting details regarding his artistic career.
- Contents
- Foreword - Dr. Ann Davis (pg. 3)
- Sight and Site: Location and the works of David B. Milne - Peter Savage and Lynda Snider (pg. 4)
- Works in Exhibition - Quyen Hoang (pg. 7)
- The Colophon print - Peter Savage (pg. 49)
- Credits (pg. 55)
- Accession Number
- 2019.61
- Call Number
- 06.1 Sa9s
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Harvest of the spirit : Illingworth Kerr retrospective
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20026
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1985
- Author
- catalogue essay and exhibition production, Maggie Callahan
- Publisher
- Edmonton : Edmonton Art Gallery
- Call Number
- 06.1 C13h
- Publisher
- Edmonton : Edmonton Art Gallery
- Published Date
- 1985
- Physical Description
- 62 p. : ill., port. ; 22 x 26 cm
- Subjects
- Art
- Biography
- Exhibition catalogue
- Subjects
- Painting
- Abstract
- Pertains to the work of Illingworth Kerr, a Canadian western landscape painter. The exhibition and catalogue was intended to celebrate the extensive art career, and 80th birthday of Illingworth Kerr. In an effort to showcase the variety of Kerr’s artistic expression, the exhibition organizer’s divided Kerr’s work into the following categories; landscapes, animal studies, portraits, townscapes, abstracts and automatic paintings. The exhibition organizer, Maggie Callahan, shares a comprehsneive anlalysis of Kerr’s life as an artist and his work over his impressive 60 year career.
- Contents
- Forword (pg. 2)
- Curators' notes (pg. 3)
- Acknowledgements (pg. 4)
- Essay -
- Kerr's youth (pg. 6)
- Ontario College of Art (1924-27) (pg. 7)
- Back to the prairies (1927-36) (pg. 16)
- A decade of wandering (1936-46) (pg. 28)
- Alberta College of Arts (1947-67) (pg. 32)
- Kerr today (pg. 42)
- List of works (pg. 55)
- Selected bibliography (pg. 59)
- Chronology (pg. 60)
- Itinerary (pg. 62)
- Notes
- Exhibition held at the Edmonton Art Gallery, Mar. 2-Apr. 14, 1985 and other places.
- ISBN
- 088950041X
- Accession Number
- 2019.61
- Call Number
- 06.1 C13h
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The art of the old west : from the collection of the Gilcrease Institute
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20609
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1981
- Author
- Rossi, Paul A., 1929-
- Publisher
- New York : Promontory Press
- Call Number
- ND50 R67
- Author
- Rossi, Paul A., 1929-
- Responsibility
- Selections and text by Paul A. Rossi and David C. Hunt
- Publisher
- New York : Promontory Press
- Published Date
- 1981
- Physical Description
- 335p. : ill. (some col.), port.
- Subjects
- Art and history
- Art and war
- Indians - Art
- Hunting in art
- Art
- The West in art
- Painting
- Drawing
- Notes
- Full title of Institute: Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Includes bibliographical references
- Call Number
- ND50 R67
- Location
- Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
- Collection
- Art Library
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Painting in Canada : a history
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20037
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1977
- Author
- Harper, J. Russell
- Publisher
- Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press
- Edition
- 2d ed.
- Call Number
- 06.1 H11p
1 website
- Author
- Harper, J. Russell
- Responsibility
- J. Russell Harper
- Edition
- 2d ed.
- Publisher
- Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press
- Published Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- vii, 463 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
- Subjects
- Art
- Canadian art
- Subjects
- Art History
- Painting
- Paintings, Canadian
- Abstract
- Through a lively combination of entertaining anecdotes, descriptions of the cultural background, biographical accounts, and critical judgement, the reader comes to know intimately the artists, their paintings, and their environments.
- Contents
- The age of Laval -- Votive painting in New France -- Local painters in New France -- Early painting in British North America -- The aftermath of the Seven Years' War -- British Army topographers in Eastern Canada -- The Golden Age in Quebec: the beginning -- The Golden Age in Quebec: maturity -- Along the Atlantic seaboard -- Portraits for the masses -- Kreighoff and genre in Quebec -- Pre-confederation years in Ontario -- The lure of the West -- The last frozen barrier -- Art in the New Dominion -- The British tradition at confederation -- A news search for Canada -- The dignity of labour -- French academic influences -- Contrasts in Quebec -- Painting as an aesthetic experience -- Nationalism and the 'Group' -- Contemporaries of the 'Group' -- Regionalism in the thirties -- Transformation in the West -- Towards non-objectivity: beginnings -- Reawakening in Montral -- Anglophone revolt in the fifties.
- Notes
- Abstract taken from Aurora, check link for more details
- ISBN
- 0802022715
- Accession Number
- 2019.61
- Call Number
- 06.1 H11p
- Collection
- Archives Library
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David Milne : painting place
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20012
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1976
- Author
- Tovell, Rosemarie L.
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National Gallery of Canada, A National Museum of Canada
- Call Number
- 06.1 T55d
- Author
- Tovell, Rosemarie L.
- Responsibility
- Rosemarie L. Tovell
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National Gallery of Canada, A National Museum of Canada
- Published Date
- 1976
- Physical Description
- 35 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Subjects
- Painting
- Watercolors
- Milne, David
- Abstract
- Pertains to the work of David Brown Milne, a modernist artists whose work reflected the intellectual and emotional mind. Milne was a highly respected and influential artist who portrayed astonishing technique in both oil and watercolour. Rather than follow the path various other artists had at the time of his career, Milne ascended his own path, and his work reflects such independence. Written by Rosemarie L. Tovell, the publication explores the artist’s successes, failures and major breakthroughs, artistically speaking. Readers can expect to learn more about David Brown Milne and his artistic endeavors.
- Notes
- Text is in both French and English
- ISBN
- 0888843135
- Accession Number
- 2019.61
- Call Number
- 06.1 T55d
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The guild of Boston artists : founded 1914
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20127
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1970
- Author
- The Guild of Boston Artists
- Publisher
- Boston : The Guild of Boston Artists
- Edition
- 1rst ed.
- Call Number
- 06.1 G94t
- Author
- The Guild of Boston Artists
- Edition
- 1rst ed.
- Publisher
- Boston : The Guild of Boston Artists
- Published Date
- 1970
- Subjects
- Boston, United States
- Abstract
- “The Guild of Boston Artists represents a kind of healthy extrovertism and a profound respect for the robust and optimistic aspects of American life. In a time of alarms, and concerns about environment, its members affirm a faith in the enduring beauty of nature – the inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration – and in the continuing existence of high standards and disciplines of professional craftsmanship.”
- Notes
- Abstract taken directly from publication
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 06.1 G94t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Banff School of Fine Arts negatives [12/12]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55847
- Part Of
- Ron Duke fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to 69 black and white negatives and includes classes in session, class and instructor group portraits, stage productions, buildings and grounds, exhibitions, events, and art works. Not all images are identified. 2109 - Art Class BSFA for Annual 2110 - Short Course Art Class BSFA…
- Date Range
- 1962
- Reference Code
- V180 / II / A / xii / NA - 2109 to 2203
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Negative
- Part Of
- Ron Duke fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M175 / V180
- Series
- II.A. Banff School of Fine Arts ; Banff School of Fine Arts
- Sous-Fonds
- V180
- Accession Number
- 168, 232, 1572, 1593, 1644, 1868, 2626, 3379, 5772
- Reference Code
- V180 / II / A / xii / NA - 2109 to 2203
- GMD
- Negative
- Date Range
- 1962
- Physical Description
- 69 photographs : b&w negatives ; 12.1 x 9.9 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to 69 black and white negatives and includes classes in session, class and instructor group portraits, stage productions, buildings and grounds, exhibitions, events, and art works. Not all images are identified. 2109 - Art Class BSFA for Annual 2110 - Short Course Art Class BSFA 2116 - Brown BSFA Business Portrait 2119 - BSFA - Staff Parade 2123 - Provincial Music Workshop High School and BSFA 2124 - Stagecraft Group BSFA 2125 - Photography Class Group BSFA 2126 - BSFA Jack Oake and Sen. Cameron 2127 - Taming of the Shrew Publicity Pics BSFA 2128 - Drama Staff 2129 - Junior Drama Class 2130 - Drama Class 1st yr. Students 2131 - Drama Class 1st yr. Students 2135 - Music Theory Class BSFA 2136 - BSFA Portrait Jenkin? 2137 - BSFA Portrait Gibson (?) 2138 - Pepper art Class BSFA 2139 - Harps at High School Provincial Workshop BSFA 2140 - Ballet Group Extra 2141 - J.B. Taylor Art Class BSFA 2142 - Ceramics Group 2143 - Stegman Art Class BSFA 2145 - Mr. MacDonald Art Class 2146 - Francois Andre Art Class BSFA 2147 - Intermediate Balet Class BSFA 2148 - Ballet Class BSFA 2149 - Senior Ballet Class 2150 - Hubble Choral Class BSFA 2151 - Modern Jazz Class BSFA 2152 - Ballet Class BSFA 2157 - Weaving Class Group BSFA 2158 - Andre Art Class BSFA 2159 - Stegman Art Class BSFA 2160 - Janet Middleton Art Class BSFA 2163 - Provincial Workshop Orchestra BSFA 2164 - Scholarship Nite BSFA 2166 - Clayton Hare Strings Group, Facing Camera BSFA 2167 - Writers Group, BSFA 2168 - Clayton Hare Strings Group Conducting BSFA 2169 - Clayton Hare Oregon String Group BSFA 2170 - Clayton Hare String Group not Conducting BSFA 2171 - Provincial Gov. Workshop Group BSFA 2172 - BSFA Publicity Pics 2173 - MacDonald Art Class BSFA 2174 - Alta. Provincial Workshop Group BSFA 2175 - BSFA Publicity Pics 2176 - Bjelajac Art Class BSFA 2177 - Children's Art Class (afternoon) BSFA 2178 - Pepper Art Class BSFA 2179 - J.B. Taylor Art Class BSFA 2180 - Scholarship Nite 2181 - Production Shots of Sister Angelica BSFA 2182 - Production of Matchmaker BSFA 2186 - Figaro Production Shots 2187 - Alberta Provincial Workshop 3rd week Group BSFA 2188 - Alberta Provincial Workshop 3rd week Staff BSFA 2189 - Alberta Prov. Workshop Action Pics BSFA 2190 - Advanced Drama Class Peacock 2193 - Figaro Production Pics BSFA 2195 - Ballet Production Pics BSFA 2196 - Figaro Production Pics BSFA 2197 - Ceramics & Costume Pics BSFA 2198 - Taming of the Shrew Prod. Pics BSFA 2199 - B.S.F.A. Staff Groups BSFA 2202 - Art Exhibit, BSFA 2203 - Weaving at Art Exhibit BSFA [ ] - BSFA painting, copy [ ] - A.T.A. office staff BSFA
- Notes
- Original numbering kept Some files may have more than one negative.
- Subject Access
- Academics
- Activities
- Art
- Artists
- Banff School of Fine Arts
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
- Buildings and facilities
- Cadets
- Dance
- Dancing
- Mountains
- Musicians
- Opera
- Painting
- Photography
- Portrait
- School
- Theatre
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Duke, Ron
- Title Source
- Title based on sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff School of Fine Arts negatives [11/12]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55846
- Part Of
- Ron Duke fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to 16 black and white negatives and includes classes in session, class and instructor group portraits, stage productions, buildings and grounds, exhibitions, events, and art works. Not all images are identified. 1111 - Nelson BSFA 1112 - Piercey BSFA 1500 - Miss Middleton's Art …
- Date Range
- 1961
- Reference Code
- V180 / II / A / xi / NA - 1111 to 1505
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Negative
- Part Of
- Ron Duke fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M175 / V180
- Series
- II.A. Banff School of Fine Arts ; Banff School of Fine Arts
- Sous-Fonds
- V180
- Accession Number
- 168, 232, 1572, 1593, 1644, 1868, 2626, 3379, 5772
- Reference Code
- V180 / II / A / xi / NA - 1111 to 1505
- GMD
- Negative
- Date Range
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 16 photographs : b&w negatives ; 12.1 x 9.9 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to 16 black and white negatives and includes classes in session, class and instructor group portraits, stage productions, buildings and grounds, exhibitions, events, and art works. Not all images are identified. 1111 - Nelson BSFA 1112 - Piercey BSFA 1500 - Miss Middleton's Art Class BSFA 1501 - Opera Group BSFA 1502 - Writing Class BSFA 1503 - French Class 1504 - String Group Clayton Hare 1505 - Roubakine Piano Class [ ] - BSFA Patio, Bedroom Lounge [ ] - Roubakine Recital BSFA [ ] - BSFA Bedroom [ ] - BSFA Sundeck [ ] - BSFA [ ] - Ballet Rehersal [rehearsal] Shots [ ] - Carol Folfe BSFA [ ] - BSFA Dining table
- Notes
- Original numbering kept Some files may have more than one negative.
- Subject Access
- Academics
- Activities
- Art
- Artists
- Banff School of Fine Arts
- Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
- Buildings and facilities
- Cadets
- Dance
- Dancing
- Mountains
- Musicians
- Opera
- Painting
- Photography
- Portrait
- School
- Theatre
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Duke, Ron
- Title Source
- Title based on sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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