Masters of 19th-Century Art & Photography

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1. Who created the painting 'The Republic' in 1848?

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Honore Daumier created the painting 'The Republic' in 1848, showcasing his political beliefs and commentary through art.

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2. Who painted 'Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, 1848'?

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The correct answer is Meissonier, who painted the 'Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, 1848' as a historical depiction of the events of 1848 in France.

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3. Which painting portrays the theme of Decadence and was created by Couture in 1847?

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The painting 'Romans of the Decadence' by Couture focuses on the Decadence theme and was created in 1847, unlike the other options which are famous paintings by different artists portraying different subjects.

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4. Who painted 'The Laundress' in 1863 on wood?

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The correct answer is Daumier, known for his painting 'The Laundress' in 1863 on wood. Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso are famous artists, but they did not create this specific piece.

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5. What is the title, artist, and year of the painting that depicts women gathering leftover grains from a field?

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The correct answer is Millet, The Gleaners, 1857, painting. This painting by Jean-François Millet showcases three women gathering grains in a field, symbolizing themes of labor, poverty, and social class during the 19th century.

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6. Who painted the work titled 'A burial at Ornans' in 1850?

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Gustave Courbet is the correct artist known for painting 'A burial at Ornans' in 1850. While Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso are all renowned artists, they did not create this specific piece.

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7. Who painted the Peasants of Flagey Returning from the Fair in 1850?

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Gustave Courbet painted the Peasants of Flagey Returning from the Fair in 1850, capturing a realistic and detailed scene of peasant life.

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8. Who created the caricature 'Peasants of Flagey' in 1851?

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Bertall, also known as Charles Albert d'Arnoux, was a French artist best known for his caricatures. In 1851, he created the caricature 'Peasants of Flagey'. While Daumier, Gavarni, and Toulouse-Lautrec are also renowned artists, they were not the creators of this specific caricature.

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9. Who painted 'The Meeting' or 'Bonjour Monsieur Courbet' in 1854?

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Gustave Courbet painted 'The Meeting' or 'Bonjour Monsieur Courbet' in 1854. This painting is one of his notable works depicting a meeting between himself and his patron.

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10. Who painted 'The Studio of the Painter, Real Allegory of Seven Years of My Artistic Life' in 1850?

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The correct answer is Courbet. This painting was created by Gustave Courbet in 1850 and is considered a masterpiece of French Realism.

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11. Who created the lithograph titled 'Faust Trying to Seduce Marguerite' in 1827?

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The correct answer is Delacroix. He created the lithograph based on the scene from Goethe's Faust in 1827.

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12. Who created the wood engraving 'Grandville, First Dream: Crime and Expiation' in 1847?

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Grandville is the correct answer as the artist who created the wood engraving 'Grandville, First Dream: Crime and Expiation' in 1847.

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13. Who created the lithograph *Nadar Elevating Photography to the Status of Art* in 1860?

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The correct answer is Daumier. While Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso are famous artists, they did not create this particular lithograph in 1860.

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14. Who is credited with creating the first publicly announced photographic process?

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Louis Daguerre is credited with inventing the daguerreotype photographic process in 1837, which was the first publicly announced and commercially viable photographic process.

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15. What are the three categories of photography discussed by Hughes in 1861?

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In Hughes's discussion, Mechanical photography involves a direct representation of the object, Art photography enhances the beauty of the object through the photographer's vision, and High-art photography aims to elevate the object's purpose.

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16. What is the title, year, and medium of the artwork depicting a fading away figure taken from five separate collodion negatives?

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The correct answer describes the specific artwork 'Fading Away' by Robinson, which was created in 1858 using the albumen print technique from five separate collodion negatives.

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17. What artwork is Fenton best known for?

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Roger Fenton was famous for his landscape photography, especially his work titled 'Landscape with Clouds' from 1850.

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18. Who is the photographer known for 'Le Gray, Effect of the Sun, Normandy, 1857' and 'Tree Study, 1850'?

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The correct photographer known for 'Le Gray, Effect of the Sun, Normandy, 1857' and 'Tree Study, 1850' is Le Gray. Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Cindy Sherman are renowned photographers, but they are not associated with these specific works.

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19. Who is the photographer of Disderi, Duke of Coimbra, 1860, albumen print carte-de-viste photographs?

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Disderi is the correct photographer for the mentioned images. Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Henri Cartier-Bresson are renowned photographers, but they are not associated with this particular set of photographs.

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20. What is the title and artist of the photograph depicting The French Redoubt at Inkermann in 1855?

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The correct answer refers to a historical photograph by Fenton depicting The French Redoubt at Inkermann in 1855, captured through a salted paper print technique.

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21. Who painted "Gerome, The Snake Charmer" in 1870?

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Gerome painted the renowned artwork 'The Snake Charmer' in 1870, showcasing his talent and expertise in capturing intricate details and emotions in his paintings.

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22. Which painting was created by Gerome in 1870?

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Gerome created The Moorish Bath in 1870, while the other options were painted by different artists in different time periods.

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23. What painting by Gerome was created in 1867?

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Gerome's painting titled 'The Slave Market' was created in 1867 and is well-known for its depiction of a scene at a slave market.

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24. Which artwork was created by Fenton in 1858?

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The correct answer is Reclining Odalisque by Fenton, not the artworks by Vincent van Gogh or Salvador Dali.

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25. Who wrote the work 'Execution without Trial under the Moorish Kings of Grenada' in 1870?

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The correct author of the work 'Execution without Trial under the Moorish Kings of Grenada' in 1870 is Regnault. The other three options are incorrect authors.

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26. What painting is often referred to as 'Prayer in the Mosque, 1870'?

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The correct answer is 'Gerome, Prayer in the Mosque, 1870'. This painting is a famous work of art depicting prayer in a mosque during the 19th century.

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27. Who painted Concert in the Tuileries in 1862?

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The correct artist who painted Concert in the Tuileries in 1862 is Édouard Manet. While Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso are renowned artists, they are not associated with this particular painting.

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28. Who created the painting 'The Bellili Sisters' in 1865?

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The painting 'The Bellili Sisters' from 1865 was created by the artist Degas, not Monet, van Gogh, or Picasso.

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Who created the painting 'The Republic' in 1848?
Who painted 'Barricade in the Rue de la Mortellerie, 1848'?
Which painting portrays the theme of Decadence and was created by...
Who painted 'The Laundress' in 1863 on wood?
What is the title, artist, and year of the painting that depicts women...
Who painted the work titled 'A burial at Ornans' in 1850?
Who painted the Peasants of Flagey Returning from the Fair in 1850?
Who created the caricature 'Peasants of Flagey' in 1851?
Who painted 'The Meeting' or 'Bonjour Monsieur Courbet' in 1854?
Who painted 'The Studio of the Painter, Real Allegory of Seven Years...
Who created the lithograph titled 'Faust Trying to Seduce Marguerite'...
Who created the wood engraving 'Grandville, First Dream: Crime and...
Who created the lithograph *Nadar Elevating Photography to the Status...
Who is credited with creating the first publicly announced...
What are the three categories of photography discussed by Hughes in...
What is the title, year, and medium of the artwork depicting a fading...
What artwork is Fenton best known for?
Who is the photographer known for 'Le Gray, Effect of the Sun,...
Who is the photographer of Disderi, Duke of Coimbra, 1860, albumen...
What is the title and artist of the photograph depicting The French...
Who painted "Gerome, The Snake Charmer" in 1870?
Which painting was created by Gerome in 1870?
What painting by Gerome was created in 1867?
Which artwork was created by Fenton in 1858?
Who wrote the work 'Execution without Trial under the Moorish Kings of...
What painting is often referred to as 'Prayer in the Mosque, 1870'?
Who painted Concert in the Tuileries in 1862?
Who created the painting 'The Bellili Sisters' in 1865?
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