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Sketch book

File consists of one sketchbook belonging to Joan Clark. The sketchbook contains 32 artworks in a variety of mediums (graphite and ink sketches, watercolour paintings) presumably created by Joan Clark, although her signature does not appear on the works. Some of the artworks are titled or otherwise identified. Also included within the sketchbook is one sketch in graphite by Max Maynard (PDP03219) which is signed M. Maynard and dated January 9, 1940. The Maynard sketch is the only item within the sketchbook described at the item level.

[Churchyard]

The item consists of one watercolour painting by Gwladys Woodward (also spelled Gladys) . The title of the painting is not known but depicts a churchyard. Another painting (PDP10269b) is on the reverse. The painting is not signed.

Woodward, Gladys

Stoney Nakoda Encampment

This print is part of a set of six art prints (PDP02748-PDP02753) published by Austin Marshall Limited in a series they titled, "Children of the Sun." Each print depicts an original artwork by Mildred Valley Thornton and is accompanied by a description written by Thornton.

Railways

This painting depicts the laying of railroad track with trains and Vancouver's skyline in the background. The artwork is one of three paintings (PDP02285, PDP02286, PDP05612) created by the commercial artists cooperative, Western Canadian Brotherhood, that replicate three of twelve murals created for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. The Ministry of Trade and Industry commissioned the murals and the three reproductions. Created in the style of Mexican mural artists and US Works Progress Administration artists, the murals depict the industries of 1930s British Columbia. Artist E.J. Hughes, Paul Goranson, and Orville Fisher designed the paintings together to ensure consistency; Fisher was the lead artist for this painting.

Mining, Britannia Beach

This painting depicts a shallow interior tunnel, four miners, and the strata of the pit mine in the background. This painting depicts a shallow interior tunnel, four miners, and the strata of the pit mine in the background. The artwork is one of three paintings (PDP02285, PDP02286, PDP05612) created by the commercial artists cooperative, Western Canadian Brotherhood, that replicate three of twelve murals created for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. The Ministry of Trade and Industry commissioned the murals and the three reproductions. Created in the style of Mexican mural artists and US Works Progress Administration artists, the murals depict the industries of 1930s British Columbia. Artist E.J. Hughes, Paul Goranson, and Orville Fisher designed the paintings together to ensure consistency. This painting was designed by Goranson and painted by Hughes.

Mining Tunnel, Williams Creek, Cariboo, British Columbia

This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.

Boundary Line Between British Columbia And The United States

This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.

The Potlatch

This print is part of a set of six art prints (PDP02748-PDP02753) published by Austin Marshall Limited in a series they titled, "Children of the Sun." Each print depicts an original artwork by Mildred Valley Thornton and is accompanied by a description written by Thornton.

Thornton, Mildred Valley (Stinson)

Squamish Activities

This print is part of a set of six art prints (PDP02748-PDP02753) published by Austin Marshall Limited in a series they titled, "Children of the Sun." Each print depicts an original artwork by Mildred Valley Thornton and is accompanied by a description written by Thornton.

Trail to the Sun Dance

This print is part of a set of six art prints (PDP02748-PDP02753) published by Austin Marshall Limited in a series they titled, "Children of the Sun." Each print depicts an original artwork by Mildred Valley Thornton and is accompanied by a description written by Thornton.

Green Cover Sketch Book

File consists of one hardcover sketchbook containing 65 artworks (primarily graphite sketches and one painting) by Max Singleton Maynard. The sketches have been described at the item level and each sketch has been assigned a unique PDP number. In addition to these, there are also sketches on the inside of the front and back covers. The sketch on the inside of the front cover is attached at the file description for the sketchbook. A page has been ripped out between PDP04317 and PDP04318; this page contains partial sketches on the recto and verso. A page has been ripped out between PDP04365 and PDP 04366 but contains no sketches.

Shipping

This painting depicts men moving luggage with ships and the Vancouver skyline in the background. The artwork is one of three paintings (PDP02285, PDP02286, PDP05612) created by the commercial artists cooperative, Western Canadian Brotherhood, that replicate three of twelve murals created for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. The Ministry of Trade and Industry commissioned the murals and the three reproductions. Created in the style of Mexican mural artists and US Works Progress Administration artists, the murals depict the industries of 1930s British Columbia. Artist E.J. Hughes, Paul Goranson, and Orville Fisher designed the paintings together to ensure consistency; Goranson was the lead artist for this artwork.

Indian Chief's Grave Near Lytton, British Columbia.

This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.

British Camp, Island Of San Juan.

This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.

[Trees]

The item consists of one watercolour painting by Gwladys Woodward (also spelled Gladys) . The title of the painting is not known but depicts a group of trees. Another painting (PDP10269a) is on the reverse. The painting is not signed.

Woodward, Gladys

Weather Series : 2020 May - Hottest May On Record

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria over a period of time.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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