Self-portrait with his wife, Marie-Suzanne Giroust, painting Henrik Wilhelm Peill, at and by Alexander Roslin - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'Self-portrait with his wife, Marie-Suzanne Giroust, painting Henrik Wilhelm Peill'?
A) Jacques-Louis David
B) Marie-Suzanne Giroust
C) Alexander Roslin
D) Henrik Wilhelm Peill
  • 2. What nationality was Alexander Roslin?
A) Dutch
B) French
C) Swedish
D) German
  • 3. In which century was this painting created?
A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
  • 4. What is Marie-Suzanne Giroust's relationship to Alexander Roslin in this painting?
A) His model
B) His student
C) His wife
D) His sister
  • 5. What is Marie-Suzanne Giroust doing in the painting?
A) Painting a portrait
B) Reading a book
C) Playing music
D) Embroidery
  • 6. Who is the subject of the portrait being painted within the painting?
A) Alexander Roslin
B) King Gustav III
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Henrik Wilhelm Peill
  • 7. What type of painting is this work?
A) Historical painting
B) Double portrait
C) Landscape
D) Still life
  • 8. Where is this painting currently housed?
A) Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
B) Louvre, Paris
C) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
D) Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
  • 9. In what city did Roslin achieve his greatest success?
A) Stockholm
B) London
C) Paris
D) Rome
  • 10. What is the composition's most notable feature?
A) Mythological figures
B) Artist painting his wife painting
C) Crowded background
D) Dramatic lighting
  • 11. What was Henrik Wilhelm Peill's profession?
A) Merchant
B) Diplomat
C) Artist
D) Nobleman
  • 12. What does this painting demonstrate about 18th century art?
A) Decline of portraiture
B) Rise of abstract art
C) Growing status of women artists
D) Rejection of domestic themes
  • 13. What does the painting reveal about the couple's relationship?
A) Business partnership
B) Parental roles
C) Mutual professional respect
D) Formal distance
  • 14. What aspect makes this painting innovative?
A) Use of perspective
B) Abstract elements
C) Female artist at work
D) Size of canvas
  • 15. How does the lighting contribute to the scene?
A) Suggests sunset
B) Dramatic shadows
C) Highlights the artists
D) Creates mystery
  • 16. What is the primary medium of this artwork?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Charcoal on canvas
C) Watercolor on paper
D) Tempera on wood
  • 17. What artistic movement is Roslin primarily associated with?
A) Baroque
B) Neoclassicism
C) Romanticism
D) Rococo
  • 18. What artistic technique is prominently displayed in the painting?
A) Miniature painting
B) Engraving
C) Fresco
D) Portraiture
  • 19. Which artistic quality is Roslin particularly known for?
A) Abstract composition
B) Dramatic lighting
C) Rendering fabrics and textures
D) Political commentary
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