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What is the name of this painting?
- Stone Breakers
- Third-Class Carriage
- Gleaners
- Nadar Elevating Photography to the Height of Art

About This Quiz

Welcome to yet another test on the subject of art history, where today we’ll be taking a look at one of the most impressive art styles out there – realism. What do you know about the topic? Answer the questions on the following examples of paintings and find out!

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What is the name of this painting?
- Gleaners
- Horse Fair
- Stone Breakers
- Third-Class Carriage
- Louis-Philippe as Gargantua
Correct Answer

A. Third-Class Carriage

Explanation

The correct answer is "Third-Class Carriage." The painting depicts a scene inside a third-class railway carriage, showing the lower class passengers. The artist, Honoré Daumier, was known for his social commentary and often depicted scenes of everyday life and the struggles of the working class. The painting showcases the artist's ability to capture the emotions and realities of the lower class in a realistic and empathetic manner.

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What is the name of this painting?
- Nadar Elevating Photography to the Height of Art
- Stone Breakers
- Horse Fair
- Gleaners
- Third-Class Carriage
Correct Answer

A. Horse Fair

Explanation

The correct answer for this question is "Horse Fair". This painting is named "Horse Fair" because it depicts a scene of a horse market or fair, with numerous horses being showcased and traded. The artist captures the lively atmosphere and the movement of the horses, creating a dynamic and energetic composition. The painting is known for its realistic depiction of the horses and its attention to detail, which showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the essence of the subject matter.

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What is the name of the painting and artist for this picture?
- Gleaners; Millet
- Stone Breakers; Courbet
- Stone Breakers; Millet
- Horse Fair; Courbet
Correct Answer

A. Stone Breakers; Courbet

Explanation

The correct answer is "Stone Breakers; Courbet." This painting was created by the artist Courbet.

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What artist created this painting?
- Jean-Francois Millet
- Rosa Bonheur
- Gustave Courbet
- Honore Daumier
Correct Answer

A. Jean-Francois Millet

Explanation

The correct answer is Jean-Francois Millet. Jean-Francois Millet was a French artist known for his realistic and rural paintings. He was a prominent member of the Barbizon School, a group of artists who focused on depicting nature and rural life. Millet's most famous work is "The Gleaners," which portrays peasant women collecting leftover grain in a field. His paintings often depicted the hardships and dignity of the working class, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the Realism movement in art.

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What artist created Louis-Philippe as Gargantua?
- Jean-Francois Millet
- Rosa Bonheur
- Gustave Courbet
- Honore Daumier
Correct Answer

A. Honore Daumier

Explanation

Honore Daumier is the correct answer because he was a French artist known for his satirical and political caricatures during the 19th century. Gargantua is a fictional character from a novel by Francois Rabelais, and Daumier created a series of lithographs depicting Louis-Philippe, the last king of France, as Gargantua. These lithographs were a critique of Louis-Philippe's reign and political policies, showing him as a gluttonous and corrupt ruler. Daumier's work was highly influential and played a significant role in political commentary during that time.

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What artist created Nadar Elevating Photography to the Height of Art?
- Jean-Francois Millet
- Rosa Bonheur
- Gustave Courbet
- Honore Daumier
Correct Answer

A. Honore Daumier

Explanation

Honore Daumier is the correct answer because he is the artist who created the painting "Nadar Elevating Photography to the Height of Art." This painting depicts the famous French photographer Nadar holding a camera and being elevated by a group of cherubs, symbolizing the elevation of photography as an art form. Daumier was known for his satirical and social commentary artwork, and this painting is a commentary on the changing perception of photography in the art world during the 19th century.

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What artist painted this work of art?
- Jean-Francois Millet
- Rosa Bonheur
- Gustave Courbet
- Honore Daumier
Correct Answer

A. Rosa Bonheur

Explanation

Rosa Bonheur is the correct answer because she was a renowned artist known for her realistic paintings of animals, particularly horses. Her style and subject matter align with the work of art in question, suggesting that she is the most likely artist to have painted it.

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