The Canadian galleries are the first level in the permanent collection at the National Gallery. The layout was reorganized in the lead up to Canada 150 in 2017. The purpose was simple- to mix together conventional European style art with First Nations works, which is done now throughout the collection. This is the first thing one sees upon entry, a collection of artifacts from various First Nations peoples.
Off to the side are entrances into one of the interior courtyards, this one with a garden inside.
Here we have a portrait. Madame Felix Tetu is an oil painting by Louis Dulongpre, done circa 1795-1800.
A wider view of one of the gallery spaces shows the mix of religious statues, traditional art, and First Nations styles.
They include this coat by an artist from the Mississauga First Nation, circa 1844.
At one end of the courtyard, a path leads into the Rideau Chapel, the former chapel of a demolished convent. It was installed here, and the room itself is a work of art.This time it was quiet, but from time to time, speakers are placed inside and generate a sculpture of sound.
You're so right! The Rideau Chapel is a work of art. I love that ceiling.
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling of the chapel is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI like very much the coat!
ReplyDeleteHe is from 1844, but is very modern ... what an artist!
The architecture is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am happy that I don't have to wear a hat like the lady in the painting !
ReplyDeleteA very elaborate and beautiful ceiling!
ReplyDeleteI agree a the ceiling is a work of art. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteUma capela muito bonita e aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
The ceiling is wonderful and I like that old coat!
ReplyDeleteI want that coat!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chapel.
ReplyDelete...you pay respect to First Nation people, something that doesn't happen here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine chapel. And I do like that lovely coat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeletewww.rsrue.blogspot.com
That chapel is amazingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see that they are being honored with this exhibition.
ReplyDeleteThat chapel is beautiful indeed!
ReplyDelete@Kay: it is a beauty.
ReplyDelete@Lady Fi: definitely.
@Fun60: quite so.
@Ella: I think so too.
@Iris: quite so.
@Gattina: hah!
@Italiafinlandia: I agree.
@Gemel: it very much is.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Marianne: so do I.
@David: if only!
@Janey: it is.
@Tom: there's a lot of dark history here with First Nations people, and ongoing issues, but every step forward is a good one to make up for it.
@DJan: so do I.
@R: thank you.
@Alexandria: it was a good idea.
@Marie: it most certainly is.
Talk About History - Super Cool
ReplyDeleteCheers
That's an extremely pretty and graceful chapel. Madame Tetu looks a formidable woman - neither pretty or graceful!
ReplyDeleteThat chapel is simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place and design.
ReplyDeleteThe chapel is amazing!
ReplyDeleteDie Kapelle ist klasse schön das sie erhalten wurde.
ReplyDeleteNoke
The ceiling is stunning!
ReplyDeleteNice coat . . . and ceiling. But the coat beats all. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and thoughtful exhibits
ReplyDeleteFabtastic place. Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that coat amazing …
ReplyDeleteI like the ceilings too.
All the best Jan
@Padre: it is.
ReplyDelete@John: true!
@Sharon: I agree.
@Nancy: definitely.
@Jennifer: it really is.
@Noke: thank you.
@Bill: I think so too.
@Revrunner: I agree.
@Maywyn: that they are.
@Mari: thanks!
@Jan: thank you.
look at that ceiling ... what awesome-ness!! cool!! ( ;
ReplyDeleteWow, the ceiling is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Chapel
ReplyDeleteThat chapel is exquisite. Just that would be enough it's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSure is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the portrait I thought she looked like a character in one of Dickens books! : )
@Beth: definitely.
ReplyDelete@Whisk: it is indeed.
@Bill: it really is.
@Jeanie: it was worth saving.
@Happyone: she does look the part.
That chapel is always a treat.
ReplyDeleteAll the displays are astounding. Were there places to sit when you photographed the ceiling of the chapel?
ReplyDeleteMarvelous collection!
ReplyDeleteO.K. One more vote for the ceiling.
ReplyDeleteYou've shown that chapel before, I believe, because I can remember commenting about how amazing it is. It still is, by the way.
ReplyDeleteThat chapel is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe Rideau Chapel really is a work of art, that ceiling..oh wow 💙
ReplyDeleteI tried to leave a comment when using my iPad earlier. Sometimes they get through, other times they disappear into cyberspace :) What I said before was how much I liked that courtyard, especially the arches. I also enjoyed all the Rideau Chapel, magnificent! Exhibits were also wonderful. Thank you William!
ReplyDelete@Anvilcloud: it is.
ReplyDelete@Joanne: there are benches in there, as can be seen in some of the shots, but I stood for those.
@Magiceye: that it is.
@Rockinon: it is splendid.
@Catalyst: yes, I've shown it before.
@Jan: it really is.
@Grace: most definitely.
@Denise: you're welcome!
The ceiling of the chapel is beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteIt is.
Delete