The Voyage of Life: Old Age, by Thomas Cole - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) John Constable
B) J.M.W. Turner
C) Frederic Church
D) Thomas Cole
  • 2. What artistic movement is Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Hudson River School
C) Romanticism
D) Realism
  • 3. In which year was 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age' completed?
A) 1850
B) 1842
C) 1828
D) 1836
  • 4. How many paintings are in Thomas Cole's 'The Voyage of Life' series?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Four
D) Six
  • 5. What stage of life does 'Old Age' represent in the series?
A) First stage
B) Second stage
C) Third stage
D) Final stage
  • 6. What celestial being appears in 'Old Age'?
A) Eagle
B) Cherub
C) Dove
D) Angel
  • 7. What is the overall mood conveyed in 'Old Age'?
A) Spiritual transcendence
B) Angry rebellion
C) Joyful celebration
D) Tragic despair
  • 8. Where are the original four paintings currently housed?
A) British Museum, London
B) Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
C) National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
D) Louvre, Paris
  • 9. What symbolic meaning does the boat represent throughout the series?
A) Artistic creation
B) Human life journey
C) Wealth and prosperity
D) Political power
  • 10. What is notable about the old man's appearance?
A) Bright red clothing
B) Crown on head
C) White hair and beard
D) Armor
  • 11. What religious symbolism is prominent in this painting?
A) Heavenly light
B) Ten Commandments
C) Star of David
D) Cross
  • 12. What is the relationship between the man and the angel?
A) Man is ignoring angel
B) Angel is threatening him
C) Angel is guiding him
D) Angel is carrying him
  • 13. What does the ocean symbolize in this painting?
A) Danger and fear
B) Eternity/afterlife
C) Isolation and loneliness
D) Freedom and adventure
  • 14. How does Cole depict the transition from life to afterlife?
A) Peaceful and hopeful
B) Confusing and chaotic
C) Violent and sudden
D) Sad and regretful
  • 15. What is the condition of the water in this painting?
A) Frozen
B) Boiling
C) Stormy and rough
D) Calm and still
  • 16. What is the ultimate message of 'Old Age' in the series?
A) Life is meaningless
B) Youth is best age
C) Death leads to spiritual rebirth
D) Wealth brings happiness
  • 17. What is the central figure in 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) A group of animals
B) A mountain landscape
C) An old man in a boat
D) A young child
  • 18. What body of water is featured in 'Old Age'?
A) Ocean
B) River
C) Waterfall
D) Lake
  • 19. What type of art is 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) Allegorical painting
B) Abstract art
C) Portrait
D) Still life
  • 20. What century was 'The Voyage of Life' painted?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 18th century
D) 20th century
  • 21. What does the empty hourglass symbolize?
A) Measured success
B) Time has run out
C) New beginning
D) Eternal youth
  • 22. What nationality was Thomas Cole?
A) German
B) American
C) French
D) British
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