Monday, September 7, 2020

Study Of Cultural Contrast

Three more views inside the Rideau Chapel for today.


I returned into the main part of the permanent collection. This is an altarpiece by Francois Fournier titled The Baptism Of Christ, dating to 1832-37.


Standing across from it is a coat of caribou skin, sinew, and paint by an unknown Naskapi artist of the early 18th century, a formidable contrast of cultures.


Today I finish with this portrait that I'm often drawn to when I come here. Theophile Hamel painted Henriette Massue Le Moine in 1854.

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24 comments:

  1. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 7, 2020 at 5:07 AM

    Belas fotografias, gostei de ver.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  2. KarlSeptember 7, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    Marvellous, beautiful ceiling and details !

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 7, 2020 at 6:53 AM

    Hello,

    The chapel's ceilings are beautiful. Lovely details. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

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  4. AnvilcloudSeptember 7, 2020 at 7:23 AM

    I am still miffed that we were not permitted to take photos anywhere but in the main halls when we last visited, including the chapel or even that garden near it.

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  5. TomSeptember 7, 2020 at 8:08 AM

    ...culture has become a clash these days.

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  6. Marie SmithSeptember 7, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    That caribou skin coat is a treasure.

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  7. RedSeptember 7, 2020 at 10:17 AM

    Very ornate chapel.

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  8. JeanieSeptember 7, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    I can see why you would gravitate toward that portrait. It is lovely in every way. And yes, you definitely found the study in contrasts!

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  9. RedPatSeptember 7, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    That chapel takes me away!

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  10. SharonSeptember 7, 2020 at 11:11 AM

    That chapel is a stunner and I can see why you would be drawn to that portrait.

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  11. BillSeptember 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM

    The chapel is gorgeous!

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  12. DeniseinVASeptember 7, 2020 at 3:06 PM

    Great exhibit and that roof of the chapel is amazing!

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  13. DJanSeptember 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM

    What a beautiful chapel. That first picture is perfect.

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  14. William KendallSeptember 7, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    @Francisco: thanks!

    @Karl: it is indeed.

    @Eileen: thank you.

    @Anvilcloud: the rules changed three or four years ago, I believe. For the most part, unless a work of art has a designated no photos sign on the display panel, photography is allowed, sans flash.

    @Tom: so it seems.

    @Marie: it is, yes.

    @Red: very much so.

    @Jeanie: thank you!

    @RedPat: me too.

    @Sharon: thanks!

    @Bill: yes it is.

    @Denise: I agree.

    @DJan: thank you.

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  15. Joanne NoragonSeptember 7, 2020 at 7:57 PM

    That coat is a formidable work of art.

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  16. GemelSeptember 8, 2020 at 3:30 AM

    That ceiling is out of this world! What a work of art.

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  17. carol l mckennaSeptember 8, 2020 at 6:39 PM

    Three works of art ~ very different but beautiful ~ neat photography of them too ^_^

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 8, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    The ceiling is superb and I can see why you are drawn to the portrait, her eyes draw you in 💜

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  19. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 9, 2020 at 5:53 PM

    The chapel's ceilings are so beautiful.

    All the best Jan

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