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Brewster Transport Co. Canadian National Parks

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.882
Description
Multiple sketches throughout paper: 1) Boxed off drawing of a mountain, with clouds above it and trees framing the edges, 2) A cabin surrounded by snow, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and there are some trees on either side of the cabin, 3) A lighthouse/fort like structure on the edge of a r…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Brewster Transport Co. Canadian National Parks
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
46.0 x 30.8 cm
Description
Multiple sketches throughout paper: 1) Boxed off drawing of a mountain, with clouds above it and trees framing the edges, 2) A cabin surrounded by snow, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and there are some trees on either side of the cabin, 3) A lighthouse/fort like structure on the edge of a rocky cliff that has ocean waves beating up against the rocks, 4) A small cabin at the bottom of a mountain surrounded by snow, there are trees in the background and smoke coming out of the chimney, 5) In an almond shaped outline there is a profile cartoon sketch of a man with a large nose, wearing glasses, and he has a mustache, 6) A sketch of three trees, 7) Profile cartoon sketch of a man in a dress shirt and tie that is wearing a hat, 8) A mountain that is framed by trees and has a single cloud up above the peak, 9) Full body sketch of a man in profile cartoon style, and he is wearing a suit, 10) Cartoon sketch of a man’s head in profile, he appears to be wearing a scarf, 11) A cactus in the middle of a desert, 12) A sketch of a field that has trees off in the background, and is lined with a fence made from rope and two linear objects put together in an ‘x’ shape. In between 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 it says “BREWSTER TRANSPORT Co. Canadian National Parks.”
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
trees
snow
winter
home
house
cabin
smoke
fire
chimney
ocean
water
waves
light house
fort
people
men
glasses
mustache
facial hair
hat
tie
suit
scarf
cactus
desert
fence
rope
field
clothing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.882
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1933 – 1934
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.168
Description
Golden sandy beach in the immediate foreground becoming larger to the right and extending right to meet a dark coastline that reaches around past mid-centre of the painting. White, grey, blue and green ocean waves, froth and surf meet a dark blue, grey sky with long white storm clouds.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Hanalai - Kauai
Date
1933 – 1934
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.6 x 35.5 cm
Description
Golden sandy beach in the immediate foreground becoming larger to the right and extending right to meet a dark coastline that reaches around past mid-centre of the painting. White, grey, blue and green ocean waves, froth and surf meet a dark blue, grey sky with long white storm clouds.
Subject
seascape
Pacific
Hawaii
ocean
beach
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.168
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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
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.550
Description
A pencil drawn map of Newfoundland, including the Atlantic Ocean.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Map of Newfoundland
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.5 x 15.1 cm
Description
A pencil drawn map of Newfoundland, including the Atlantic Ocean.
Subject
map
cartography
Newfoundland
Atlantic Ocean
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.550
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1931
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.169
Description
A stretch of golden sandy beach to the left, grey blue waves lapping at the beach to the right, blue green ocean behind. Two small rocks and one large rust-brown coloured rock reaching to the top left hand corner of the canvas. Blue-grey sky on ocean horizon.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Nassau
Date
1931
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.8 x 35.4 cm
Description
A stretch of golden sandy beach to the left, grey blue waves lapping at the beach to the right, blue green ocean behind. Two small rocks and one large rust-brown coloured rock reaching to the top left hand corner of the canvas. Blue-grey sky on ocean horizon.
Subject
seascape
Atlantic
Nassau
ocean
beach
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.169
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1931
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.293
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Nassau Beach
Date
1931
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
23.0 x 27.7 cm
Subject
landscape
ocean, Atlantic
beach
boat
figure, male
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.293
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1929
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.282
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
North Pacific
Date
1929
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
22.7 x 27.8 cm
Subject
landscape
ocean
Pacific
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.282
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Seasons Greetings Catharine and Pete 1950

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1950
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.723
Description
A rough sketch for the 1950 Christmas card. Peter and Catharine can be seen walking on a beach with animals following them single file, but with the rabbit ahead of them. There is a palm tree in the foreground, and the ocean, mountain, and boat in the background. On the top edge of drawing “SEASONS…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Seasons Greetings Catharine and Pete 1950
Date
1950
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.3 x 27.3 cm
Description
A rough sketch for the 1950 Christmas card. Peter and Catharine can be seen walking on a beach with animals following them single file, but with the rabbit ahead of them. There is a palm tree in the foreground, and the ocean, mountain, and boat in the background. On the top edge of drawing “SEASONS GREETING” and on the bottom edge “CATHARINE AND PETE 1950,” on the centre left side “Or only one color? on border,” and “Or only pen and ink with border color.” The drawings edges on the top and left side have “PORT” written in pencil, and the bottom and right side have “STBT.”
Subject
Christmas card
moose
rabbit
bear
deer
wolf
squirrel
boat
palm tree
beach
ocean
figures
couple
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.723
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.092
Description
A grey road runs from left of centre bottom to the left at the centre, on either side are buildings including a church to the left. To the right at centre is the blue ocean and rimming it to the left are green trees. Two large stumps are at left and right in foreground. Cloudy streaked sky is t…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Tofino
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.5 x 35.1 cm
Description
A grey road runs from left of centre bottom to the left at the centre, on either side are buildings including a church to the left. To the right at centre is the blue ocean and rimming it to the left are green trees. Two large stumps are at left and right in foreground. Cloudy streaked sky is top quarter.
Subject
architecture
urban
Pacific Ocean
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.092
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
ink; pastel; watercolour
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.102
Description
Drawing of beach scene. Two figures in foreground laying on beach. Two other figures sitting in chairs under an umbrella in distance to the right. Ocean horizon and blue sky with white clouds.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1927
Medium
ink; pastel; watercolour
Dimensions
16 x 23.3 cm
Description
Drawing of beach scene. Two figures in foreground laying on beach. Two other figures sitting in chairs under an umbrella in distance to the right. Ocean horizon and blue sky with white clouds.
Subject
beach
ocean
sky
umbrella
chair
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.102
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