Art History Quiz: Famous Artists and Artworks of the 19th Century

Eadweard Muybridge is known for his pioneering work in photographic studies of motion, particularly his series of photographs showing a horse galloping.

Gustave Courbet's 'Burial at Ornans' is a famous Realist painting depicting a funeral in a small French town. It is a renowned work from the 19th century that exemplifies the Realism movement in art.

Rosa Bonheur was a realist painter known for her work 'The Horse Fair' created during the 1840s-1860s.

The correct answer is The Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins, Realism, 1840s-1860s. The other options provided are famous artworks, but they do not match the description of The Gross Clinic.

Mt. Saint Victoire was a mountain in Provence, France that served as a muse for Cezanne's iconic landscape paintings during the Post-Impressionism movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the Great Wall of China are significant landmarks, but they did not have the same direct influence on Cezanne's work.

A Sunday on the Island of La Grande Jatte is a famous painting by Georges Seurat, known for his pointillism technique. The painting is recognized for its significant contribution to Post-Impressionism during the late 19th century.

The correct answer refers to Georges Seurat's painting 'The Circus', which is a prominent example of Post-Impressionism in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. This movement focused on using color and form to express emotions and ideas beyond what Impressionism captured.

The Potato Eaters is one of Vincent Van Gogh's most well-known works, depicting a group of rural peasants gathered for a meal. It is a prime example of his early style influenced by his interest in portraying the harsh reality of peasant life.

Vincent van Gogh is the correct answer as he painted Starry Night and was known for his contributions to Post-Impressionism during the late 19th century to early 20th century. Monet, Picasso, and Dali were influential artists in their own rights but were not associated with Starry Night or the Post-Impressionist movement during the specified time period.

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who created the famous series of paintings titled 'Sunflowers' in the late 1880s to early 1900s. The other options were not associated with this particular painting style or time period.

Van Gogh was known for his distinctive style of painting, which included vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. His painting of the Flowering Plum Tree is a perfect example of his Post-Impressionist technique during the late 19th century.

The correct answer is 'The Vision After the Sermon' by Gauguin which is a prime example of Post-Impressionism from the late 19th to early 20th century.

The correct answer is MaryGauguin, a fictional artist created for this multiple-choice question. The other options are famous artists known for their own styles and works in different art movements.

Olympia was actually painted by Edouard Manet in the Realism style in the 1860s.

The Eiffel Tower was built during the late 19th century in a style known as Eiffel Architecture, which is characteristic of the time period from the 1850s to the 1900s.

The Woolworth Building is an iconic skyscraper in New York City designed by Cass Gilbert in the late 19th century. It is known for its Gothic Revival architectural style and was one of the tallest buildings in the world when it was completed.

The correct answer is Louis Sullivan, who was known for his innovative designs in the late 19th century.

Aubrey Beardsley was a prominent artist during the Art Nouveau movement, known for his intricate and controversial illustrations. The Peacock Skirt is one of his most famous works, showcasing his unique style and artistic talent.

The Lotus Table Lamp is specifically categorized as a Tiffany Art Nouveau lamp from the period of 1860s-1900s.

Hector Guimard was the French architect who designed the iconic Paris Metro Entrance in the Art Nouveau style during the late 19th to early 20th century.

Claude Monet's series of paintings featuring Rouen Cathedral, including 'Rouen Cathedral (Sun),' are renowned examples of Impressionism capturing the changing light on the cathedral facade in various conditions.

The painting 'Ballet Rehearsal' by Degas is a classic example of Impressionism, which was a 19th-century art movement characterized by small, thin brushstrokes, open composition, and an emphasis on capturing the changing qualities of light.

The correct answer is Manet, a prominent French painter who was associated with the Impressionist movement in art during the late 19th century. While Monet, Degas, and Renoir were all influential Impressionist painters, they were not the artists behind the Portrait of Emile Zola.

The correct answer refers to Impressionism, a 19th-century art movement characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience, and unusual visual angles.

The LogueCassattImpressionism1860s-1890s was a movement that took place during the late 19th century and early 20th century, characterized by artists such as Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Claude Monet. It was a response to the traditional styles of painting and focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.

The correct answer is The Blue Nude by Matisse, which is an iconic painting from the Expressionism movement in the early 1900s-1910s.

Blue Nude Cutout is a famous artwork by Henri Matisse, known for his contributions to Expressionism in the early 20th century. The other options belong to different art movements and are not created by Matisse.

Rouen Cathedral (Morning) is a famous painting by Claude Monet, a key figure in the Impressionism movement which thrived from the 1860s to the 1890s. The painting captures the beautiful play of light on the facade of Rouen Cathedral during the morning hours.

The correct answer refers to Henri Matisse's painting 'Harmony in Red,' which is known for its use of red colors and falls within the period of Expressionism during the early 20th century.