Photocopies of a series of around 80 long and detailed typed letters (one handwritten) from artist Duncan MacGregor Whyte to his wife, Mary Barnard, and his son, Tearlach, during his travels, from boarding the steamship ‘Caledonia’ in Nov. 1911, across Canada in 1912-13, sailing to Australia via Hawaii in 1913, and around Australia in 1913-1919. In the letters, DMcGW describes his journeys, the people he meets and the paintings he produces. He frequently refers to the Gaelic language and Tiree, where he built The Studio at Balephuil.
I’m a descendant of Duncan MacGregor Whyte and would dearly like to read these letters (2018.54.2) if you have a link that would give me access. I live in Sydney and am particularly interested in his travels and painting subjects and locations in Australia. I own two of his paintings and other family members also have his paintings.
Sincere regards,
Pamela McGowan
Hello Pamela, We will send you an email