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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1950
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.768
Description
Drawing of two palm trees bearing coconuts on a beach close to the ocean’s edge. No sky is drawn in, the horizon line is the stop point. In the TRC is says “Best Wishes In the New year,” BLC “HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.”verso: “Honolulu T.H. December 20th Dear Mother + Father - Just a note to wish you all a …
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Hawaiian Islands
Date
1950
Medium
graphite; watercolour on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
Drawing of two palm trees bearing coconuts on a beach close to the ocean’s edge. No sky is drawn in, the horizon line is the stop point. In the TRC is says “Best Wishes In the New year,” BLC “HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.”verso: “Honolulu T.H. December 20th Dear Mother + Father - Just a note to wish you all a very Happy New Year and to let you know that I haven’t forgotten. Will be writing you a regular letter soon and I hope to hear from you when you have time. My very best wishes again. Always, Peter”
Subject
palm tree
coconuts
ocean
sand
beach
Hawaiian Islands
Christmas Card
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.768
Images
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.770
Description
Four palm trees and tall grasses (almost look like a small palm leaf) sit in the foreground where a simple beach and coast line make up the background. The palm trees are bearing coconuts and the ocean is calm, with nothing in it.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
18.6 x 12.5 cm
Description
Four palm trees and tall grasses (almost look like a small palm leaf) sit in the foreground where a simple beach and coast line make up the background. The palm trees are bearing coconuts and the ocean is calm, with nothing in it.
Subject
palm trees
islands
ocean
beach
coastline
coconuts
grasses
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.770
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
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