The Maple Leaf, Canada's Symbol
by Al Bourassa
Title
The Maple Leaf, Canada's Symbol
Artist
Al Bourassa
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Artworks
Description
The maple tree and its distinctive leaves are more than a fixture of Canada's natural beauty. 10 varieties of maple grow in Canada, so the tree is abundant and recognizable throughout the country. The maple leaf has been adopted by national groups, placed on the coat of arms and used as the centerpiece of the nation's flag.
In 1834 the St. Jean-Baptiste Society, a French-Canadian patriotic group, adopted the maple leaf as their group symbol. In 1836 the newspaper "Le Canadien" named the maple leaf the official symbol of Canada, and by 1860 members of the Regiment of Royal Canadians were sporting the leaf on their badges. The leaf was featured on both the British and French-Canadian coat of arms, and it's been used on currency since the end of the 19th century. It was also a Canadian military symbol during both World Wars.
In 1925, debate over a national flag began in the Canadian Privy Council, a group of consultants for the British queen. The group wanted a design that would represent Canada's independence and unity, but members could not decide on a final product. Parliament picked up the search for a national flag in 1946, but after more than 2,600 submissions, they never voted on a design. It wasn't until 1965 that Canada finally adopted the red maple leaf with red and white accents, a design that had been featured on Olympic athletes' uniforms since 1904.
The maple was designated as Canada's national tree in 1996.
This digitally altered artwork is derived from a photograph taken Oct 20/2008 near Vineland, Ontario, Canada.
Final processing done with Smart Photo Editor and Photoshop.
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November 15th, 2019
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