E.J. Hughes Collection
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Edward John (E. J.) Hughes was a Canadian painter best known for his paintings of British Columbia landscapes. Hughes was born 17 February 1913 in North Vancouver, and grew up in Nanaimo. After high school he attended the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts (now Emily Carr University) where he studied with Frederick Varley, graduating in 1933. When war broke out in 1939 Hughes enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery. While posted in England he was made an official war artist, and from 1943 to 1946 depicted war scenes in England and Alaska.
Following the War Hughes and his wife, Fern Rosabell Irvine (1916-1974), moved to Victoria. Due to financial struggles, the couple moved shortly thereafter to a cabin at Shawnigan Lake. Max Stern (1904-1984), Emily Carr's former dealer and the owner of the Dominion Gallery in Montreal, discovered Hughes's work and made a deal to buy all of his paintings. Their relationship lasted until Stern's death, and Dominion continued to buy Hughes's paintings until his death. Ed and Fern had three children - Edward, Elizabeth and Mac - all of whom died in infancy. Hughes died 5 January 2007 at age 93.
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Collection Details
- Items 113
- Last Updated 2024-07-31
Works (113)
21. Figure on ladder in truck bed
- Title:
- Figure on ladder in truck bed
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes showing a panel with a man on the top of a ladder in a truck bed parked in the middle of the street, the man is touching an electrical wire hanging across the street with another figure directing traffic and crowds lining the sidewalks. There are several square/cube sketches and the name "Ken McAllister", possibly referring to a Vancouver-based photographer who was active in the 1940's.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting--Technique, Landscape painting, Art, Human figure in art, Drawing, Artists, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting, Canadian, Painters, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), and Landscape painters
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 22 x 30 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- sketches and drawings (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 51
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
22. Figures in a park
- Title:
- Figures in a park
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes showing figures of small groups of people near trees in a park.
- Subject:
- Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Landscape painting--Technique, Painters, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscape painting, Artists' preparatory studies, Human figure in art, Parks, Art, Trees, Trees in art, Drawing, Artists, and Landscape painters
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 19.5 x 21 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- pencil drawings, drawings (visual works), and sketches
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 71
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
23. Figures wearing hats
- Title:
- Figures wearing hats
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes of two scenes of people wearing mortarboards/academic caps.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Painters, Artists, Art, Hats, Landscape painting, Canadian, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting--Technique, Human figure in art, Landscape painters, and Drawing
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 16 x 23 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- drawings (visual works), figures (representations), sketches, and pencil drawings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 39
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
24. Five panel study
- Title:
- Five panel study
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Five Panel Study" showing five scenes of boats, piers, logging, trees, and a city street. Majority of the panels have a grid on top of them and there are some equations and notations around them.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting--Technique, Art, Streets, Ships in art, Landscape painting, Canadian, Artists, Ships, Landscape painters, Drawing, Painters, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), and Piers
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 30 x 45 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- pencil drawings, drawings (visual works), grids (layout features), and sketches
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 10
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
25. Floor plan
- Title:
- Floor plan
- Description:
- An ink drawing on folded paper by E. J. Hughes showing a small floor plan for a house.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting, Artists' preparatory studies, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Landscape painters, Drawing, Art, Painters, Artists, Landscape painting, Canadian, Fishing boats, Dwellings, Architecture, Domestic, and Landscape painting--Technique
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 28 x 21.5 cm
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Ink on paper.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- architectural drawings (visual works), sketches, pen and ink drawings, and drawings (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 44
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
26. Heavy traffic in Hull
- Title:
- Heavy traffic in Hull
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled showing two scenes of dense crowds boarding a street car. Not clear which location "Hull" is referring to.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting--Technique, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Drawing, Cable cars (Streetcars), Cable cars (Streetcars) in art, Landscape painters, Artists, Landscape painting, Artists' preparatory studies, Art, Crowds, Painters, Traffic flow, and Landscape painting, Canadian
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 25.5 x 20 cm
- Alternative Title:
- Disrupted street car service, Hull and Heavy traffic
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- drawings (visual works), pencil drawings, and sketches
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 41
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
27. House design 01
- Title:
- House design 01
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes showing the exterior design of a house and a floor plan.
- Subject:
- Artists, Painters, Landscape painting, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painters, Architecture, Domestic, Landscape painting, Canadian, Dwellings, Drawing, Fishing boats, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Art, and Landscape painting--Technique
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 20.5 x 13 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- drawings (visual works), pencil drawings, sketches, and architectural drawings (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 43
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
28. House design 02
- Title:
- House design 02
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes showing some interior and exterior design sketches of a house.
- Subject:
- Painters, Artists, Architecture, Domestic, Landscape painters, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Art, Drawing, Landscape painting--Technique, Dwellings, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting, Canadian, and Landscape painting
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 25.5 x 20 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- architectural drawings (visual works), pencil drawings, sketches, and drawings (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 42
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
29. Johnson Street Bridge, Victoria - Gestural drawing
- Title:
- Johnson Street Bridge, Victoria - Gestural drawing
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Gestural Drawing (Johnston St. Bridge, Victoria)" showing the old Johnson Street Bridge in Victoria, B.C. raising up to allow a ship to pass through the waters beneath it.
- Subject:
- Landscape painting, Painters, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painters, Landscape painting--Technique, Art, Landscape painting, Canadian, Bridges, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Drawing, and Artists
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 20 x 12.5 cm
- Alternative Title:
- Gestural Drawing (Johnston St. Bridge, Victoria)
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria--Johnson Street Bridge
- Coordinates:
- 48.4281, -123.3716
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- drawings (visual works), gesture drawings (drawings), sketches, and pencil drawings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 38
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.
30. Joint plans 01
- Title:
- Joint plans 01
- Description:
- A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes showing the plan for a mortise and tenon type wood joint.
- Subject:
- Art, Timber joints, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painters, Landscape painting--Technique, Drawing, Artists, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), and Painters
- Creator:
- Hughes, E. J. (Edward John), 1913-2007
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 193X/195X
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Copyright held by the E. J. Hughes Estate. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only to the UVic researcher community. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 15 x 13 cm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- E.J. Hughes Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- pencil drawings, sketches, and drawings (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 45
- Fonds Title:
- E. J. Hughes collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC606
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/e-j-hughes-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2023-09/2023-10
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Betterligt/TTI (600 DPI; 1/20; 263; Copy4Stops; camera height 1000) by PD. Metadata by KD.