Release
by Kathy Bassett
Title
Release
Artist
Kathy Bassett
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Nature's artwork is never ending, At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the settlements of New France had attained a population of about 18,000. Also by this time, the maple leaf had been adopted as an emblem by the French Canadians along the Saint Lawrence River.Its popularity with French Canadians continued and was reinforced when, at the inaugural meeting of the SociSaint-Jean-Baptiste in 1834,the maple leaf was one of numerous emblems proposed to represent the society. Speaking in its favour, Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal, described the maple as "the king of our forest; ... the symbol of the Canadian people."
The Royal Standard of Canada showing a sprig of three maple leaves as part of the design.
The flag of Canada, featuring a stylized maple leaf in the centre.
The maple leaf slowly caught on as a national symbol: in 1868, it was included in the coat of arms of both Ontario and Quebec, and was added to the Canadian coat of arms in 1921. Historically, the golden maple leaf had represented Ontario, while the green maple leaf had represented Quebec.
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November 5th, 2012
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Comments (22)
Alida M Haslett
Lovely grassy collection of independent notes on a weathered page- glorious colors and maple shapes- Voted for in the Autumn Leaves Contest. LF
Laurel Adams
Kathy, this is a beautiful capture…love the grasses beneath the fall foliage. Best to you
Kathy Bassett
I appreciate being featured in your group The Awe Factor, Linda! with my Release fine art!!
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your amazing artwork has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Thanks for your participation and submissions. Sorry for the delay in posting new work to MOUSE I have been away spending time with my Granddaughter. Cheers and have a great day! Barbara F/V
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