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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  • 1. Alert Bay 01

    Title:
    Alert Bay 01
    Description:
    An ink drawing on paper by E. J. Hughes titled "Alert Bay 1" showing several scenes of people on a pier surrounded by buildings.
    Subject:
    Drawing, Bays, Painters, Landscape painting, Piers, Artists, Landscape painting, Canadian, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Landscape painting--Technique, Artists' preparatory studies, Art, 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 ; 20 x 12.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--Alert Bay
    Coordinates:
    50.58305, -126.91817
    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:
    pen and ink drawings, drawings (visual works), and sketches
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 09
    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.

  • 2. Alert Bay 03

    Title:
    Alert Bay 03
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Alert Bay" with trees in the background and a town in the foreground with a street lined with buildings and people. Notes about what colours to use where are included. Signed by Hughes.
    Subject:
    Landscape painting, Canadian, Drawing, Landscape painters, Landscape painting--Technique, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Artists' preparatory studies, Trees in art, Trees, Artists, Cities and towns, Art, Landscape painting, 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 ; 22 x 30.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--Alert Bay
    Coordinates:
    50.58305, -126.91817
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Graphite on paper. Signed by E.J. Hughes.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    E.J. Hughes Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    drawings (visual works), signatures (names), sketches, and pencil drawings
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 63
    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.

  • 3. Arbutus

    Title:
    Arbutus
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Arbutus" showing a larger ship with smaller ones around it tied to a pier with trees and shoreline in the background.
    Subject:
    Art, Landscape painting--Technique, Landscape painting, Canadian, Docks, Piers, Landscape painters, Drawing, Artists, Painters, Ships, Ships in art, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting, and Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
    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 ; 23 x 30.5 cm
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    E.J. Hughes Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sketches, pencil drawings, and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 11
    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.

  • 4. Architectural sketch

    Title:
    Architectural sketch
    Description:
    An ink drawing on paper by E. J. Hughes titled "Architectural Sketch" showing several views of a house including aerial and from the front.
    Subject:
    Artists' preparatory studies, Art, Drawing, Artists, Architecture, Domestic, Landscape painters, Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Painters, Landscape painting--Technique, Dwellings, 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 x 20 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), drawings (visual works), pen and ink drawings, and sketches
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 15
    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.

  • 5. Beach sketch

    Title:
    Beach sketch
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Beach Sketch" showing people on a beach with tide pools. Sketch has notes on it including, wet sand, blue, and foot of [Bayswater?] good subject tufts of grass etc."
    Subject:
    Artists, Landscape painters, Drawing, Art, Painters, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscape painting--Technique, Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), and Artists' preparatory studies
    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 ; 11 x 15.5 cm
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Graphite on paper. Sketch is on the back of hotel stationary with the letterhead "1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, Hotel Dwaine, 242 Turk Street, ORdway 4642, San Francisco, Calif."
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    E.J. Hughes Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sketches, drawings (visual works), and pencil drawings
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 16-17
    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.

  • 6. Bird on holly

    Title:
    Bird on holly
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Bird on Holly (Front)" showing a bird perched on a sprig of holly with a berry in its mouth along with a small panel of a flower in a vase on a table by a window.
    Subject:
    Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Art, Landscape painting, Landscape painting, Canadian, Artists, Landscape painters, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting--Technique, Birds, Painters, Drawing, and Hollies
    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 ; 11 x 15.5 cm
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Graphite on paper. Sketch is on a scrap of Christmas wrapping paper with an sticker addressed to "Mr E J Hughes, Shawnigan Lake BC".
    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), wrapping paper, and sketches
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 19-20
    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.

  • 7. Boat design

    Title:
    Boat design
    Description:
    A watercolour by E. J. Hughes titled "Boat Design" showing several angles of a boat.
    Subject:
    Artists, Art, Landscape painting--Technique, Landscape painting, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Artists' preparatory studies, Painters, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscape painters, Boats and boating, 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 ; 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:
    sketches, watercolors (paintings), and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 21
    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.

  • 8. Channel South of P.R.

    Title:
    Channel South of P.R.
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Channel S of P.R." showing a hilly landscape from the water with some notes about what colours to use. Unclear what location "P.R." refers to - assuming Prince Rupert on Kaien Island in B.C.
    Subject:
    Shorelines, Artists' preparatory studies, Landscape painting, Landscape painters, Landscape painting--Technique, Landscape painting, Canadian, Art, Landscapes in art, Straits, Painters, Landscapes, Drawing, Artists, and Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
    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 30.5 cm
    Alternative Title:
    Channel S of P.R.
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--Prince Rupert
    Coordinates:
    54.31507, -130.32098
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    E.J. Hughes Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sketches, pencil drawings, and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 25
    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.

  • 9. Channel South of P.R. - Mountains

    Title:
    Channel South of P.R. - Mountains
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Channel S of P.R." showing a hilly landscape from the water with some notes about what colours to use. Unclear what location "P.R." refers to - assuming Prince Rupert on Kaien Island in B.C.
    Subject:
    Painters, Artists, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscape painting--Technique, Shorelines, Landscapes in art, Drawing, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Landscapes, Landscape painting, Art, Artists' preparatory studies, Straits, 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 ; 22.5 x 30.5 cm
    Alternative Title:
    Untitled
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--Prince Rupert
    Coordinates:
    54.31507, -130.32098
    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: 84
    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.

  • 10. Church, North Vancouver

    Title:
    Church, North Vancouver
    Description:
    A graphite drawing by E. J. Hughes titled "Church, North Vancouver" showing a leafless tree and structures in the foreground and a church building on the shore of a river in the background.
    Subject:
    Landscape painting--Technique, Painters, Artists, Art, Landscapes, Landscape painters, Drawing, Church buildings, Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Landscape painting, Landscape painting, Canadian, Landscapes in art, and Artists' preparatory studies
    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 ; 41 x 30 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--North Vancouver
    Coordinates:
    49.31636, -123.06934
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Graphite on paper. Item 03 on verso/opposite side.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    E.J. Hughes Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sketches, pencil drawings, and drawings (visual works)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2020-043 - Sketches, 1946-1947, 1965; Item: 02
    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.