topic:"Biography" found 6 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Artistry Revealed celebrates Peter and Catharine Whyte whose work reflected their connection to the mountain landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and their love of the Bow Valley community. The book commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, founded by Peter and Catharine. Bursting with stunning reproductions of Peter’s and Catharine’s paintings and sketches, the publication includes essays in which Anne Ewen, Lisa Christensen and Monique Westra discuss the couple’s creative talent, accomplishments and legacy.

Contents: Foreword / by Vincent J. Varga -- Introduction /essay by Anne Ewen -- Looking closely at the art of Peter and Catharine Whyte / essay by Monique Westra -- Paint and philanthropy: the artistic legacy of Peter and Catharine Whyte / essay by Lisa Christensen. Pre´face / par Vincent J. Varga -- Introduction / essai par Anne Ewen -- Profond regard sur les oeuvres de Peter et Catharine Whyte / essai par Monique Westra -- Peinture et philanthropie: le legs artistique de Peter et Catharine Whyte / essai par Lisa Christensen.

Notes: Copy 1 (hardcover); Copy 2 (hardcover); Copy 3 (softcover)

ISBN: 978-0-920608-62-3

Accession Number: 2019.14

Call Number: 06.1 Ew3a copy 1; 06.1 Ew3a copy 2; 06.1 Ew3a copy 3

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

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Art; Biography

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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Facing the monumental : Rebecca Belmore

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19826

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2018

Author: Nanibush, Wanda (editor)

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Art Gallery of Ontario ; Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions

Call Number: 06.1 N11f

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Author: Nanibush, Wanda (editor)

Responsibility: Edited by Wanda Nanibush

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Art Gallery of Ontario ; Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions

Published Date: 2018

Physical Description: 132 pages : illustrations (color)

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Art; Artists; Exhibition catalogue; Exhibitions

Subjects: Art; Performing arts - Biography - Canada - Exhibitions; Sculptures - Canada - Exhibitions

Abstract: Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Ontario from July 12 to October 21, 2018.

Contents: Directors Forward; Facing the Monumental; Works:; artist (No.2); 1181; The Named and Unnamed; Fringe; March 5, 1819; Black Cloud; blood on the snow; X mark; Mixed Blessing; Thin Red Line; Quote, Misquote, Fact; A Pelican Falls; sister; State of Grace; To Rest and to Dream; Biinjiya'iing Onji (From Inside); Wave Sound; Fountain; Rising to the Occasion; Performace:; Creaton or Death: We Will Win; Bury My Heart; Indian Factory; A Simple Truth; Tent City; Victorious; Making Always War; X; Clay on Stone; Work in Progress:; Tower and tarpaulin; Nibi

Notes: One of the cast aluminum sculptures that was a part of the LandMarks 2017 Wave Sound installation is located on the shore of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park - refer to pages 84 - 94 - https://www.rebeccabelmore.com/wave-sound/

ISBN: 978-1-988788-04-3

Accession Number: 2019.36

Call Number: 06.1 N11f

Collection: Art Library

URL Notes: Artist's website

Websites

https://www.rebeccabelmore.com/

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A Native Heritage

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bul…

Date Range: [1970-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 55

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Drawing; Painting

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F1 : Textual

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 55

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Drawing; Painting

Responsibility: Art produced by Mort Graham

Date Range: [1970-1980]

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 38 x 48 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bull Head [Sarcee], Eagle Tail [North Piegans], Poundmaker [Cree], Medicine Calf [Southern Blood tribe], Big Bear [Cree], Big Plume [Sarcee], and Pakan [Wood Cree]. Collection also includes historical information pertaining to Indigenous history in Western Canada written by Dr. James G. MacGregor, and a map depicting Indigenous treaty boundaries in and around the Rocky Mountains.

Notes: Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist

Name Access: Graham, Mort; MacGregor, James

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; History; Art; Artist; Portrait; Biography; Geography; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; United States of America; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; First nations

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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