Monday, July 18, 2022

Reflections

 Thunder Cloud is the title of this 1913 bust by Emanuel Hahn, depicting a scout who had served in the U.S. Army years earlier, a man of Blackfoot and French roots, done when Thunder Cloud was visiting the east.


Another take by Hahn of the man: Indian Scout, also from 1913.


Voyageurs At Dawn is an 1871 painting by Frances Anne Hopkins.


Here we have Indian Encampment On The Lower St. Lawrence by William Raphael, dating to 1879.


Waterfall is an 1866 painting by O.R. Jacobi


This display case contains ceremonial regalia of a Haida chief. It's on permanent loan to the Gallery, but still occasionally used by the chief.


Off to the side is the other interior courtyard, this one containing a reflecting pool. A number of small sculptures occupy the far side.

28 comments:

  1. Very interesting. Reckon, though, I´d sit by the pool?

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  2. Maybe the pope would like a tour next week when he visits. Seems ironic in the extreme that a little old man from Argentina is coming to Canada to apologize for excesses by an organization that has had its hands dipped in blood from its very inception.

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  3. The sculptures are very well done !

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  4. I like the coolness of that waterfall.

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  5. Conozco la indumentaria de los indios, por las películas del lejano oeste.
    Las esculturas están muy bien realizadas.
    Que tengas una buena semana.

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  6. always enjoy art. what fun creative times. happy week for all. ( ;

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  7. This place is much more than I had thought.

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  8. What a beautiful exhibit. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!

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  9. ...the reflecting pool is a spectacular feature!

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  10. @Italiafinlandia: indeed.

    @Iris: a good spot to sit.

    @David: a lot to apologize for.

    @Gattina: they are indeed.

    @Jan: me too.

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  11. @Ventana: thank you.

    @Beth: thanks.

    @anvilcloud: it has a lot.

    @Eileen : thank you.

    @Tom: yes it is.

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  12. I really like the Hahn sculptures!

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  13. I love Thunder Cloud. What a distinctive face.

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  14. I'm rather fond of all of these, especially the paintings but that bust of Thunder Cloud is magnificent. Hmmm. That would be a good nickname for a kid having a temper tantrum. I'll have to remember it when we kid-sit.

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  15. Nice exhibit and beautiful art.

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  16. I like that statue of the scout.

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  17. The weight of all those beads must be good insulation.

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  18. That first bust is extremely powerful. The image jumps off the page! Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Awesome sculptures and wonderful First Nations display ~ great photos ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  20. I like the Indian Encampment painting, hopefully it shows how life once was.

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  21. William - I think this is the first time that I saw a reflecting pool in a museum. Lovely photos.

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  22. The reflecting pool is a beautiful idea.

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  23. @Magiceye: indeed.

    @Barbara: me too.

    @Sharon: I concur.

    @Jeanie: that's fitting.

    @Bill: thank you.

    @RedPat: me too.

    @Maywyn: indeed.

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  24. @Marie: I think so.

    @DJan: you're welcome.

    @Carol: thank you.

    @Amy: I do too.

    @Joanne: thanks!

    @Angie: it's a good element.

    @Gemel: it very much is.

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