The Large Plane Trees, by Vincent van Gogh - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary medium of Vincent van Gogh's 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Oil on canvas
C) Tempera on wood
D) Charcoal drawing
  • 2. Approximately when was 'The Large Plane Trees' created?
A) 1880
B) 1889
C) 1879
D) 1895
  • 3. What artistic movement is van Gogh associated with that is evident in this painting?
A) Renaissance
B) Cubism
C) Baroque
D) Post-Impressionism
  • 4. What is the dominant color palette in 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Yellows and blues
B) Reds and blacks
C) Pinks and whites
D) Greens and purples
  • 5. What type of trees are featured in this painting?
A) Plane trees
B) Oak trees
C) Willow trees
D) Pine trees
  • 6. What distinctive van Gogh technique is visible in the brushwork?
A) Impasto
B) Pointillism
C) Grisaille
D) Sfumato
  • 7. What is the subject matter of 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Seascape with boats
B) Road with trees and figures
C) Still life with flowers
D) Mountain landscape
  • 8. How does van Gogh treat the light in this painting?
A) Moonlight
B) Candlelight
C) Artificial electric light
D) Dappled sunlight through leaves
  • 9. What emotional quality does the painting convey?
A) Calm serenity
B) Deep sadness
C) Vibrant energy
D) Angry intensity
  • 10. What complementary colors does van Gogh use prominently?
A) Purple and yellow
B) Black and white
C) Blue and orange
D) Red and green
  • 11. How many main tree trunks are prominently featured?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Four
D) Two
  • 12. What technique is characteristic of van Gogh's brushwork in this painting?
A) Smooth blending
B) Wash technique
C) Pointillism
D) Short, thick brushstrokes
  • 13. Which other famous painter was van Gogh's contemporary and friend?
A) Henri Matisse
B) Paul Gauguin
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Claude Monet
  • 14. How does van Gogh create a sense of movement in the painting?
A) Multiple perspectives
B) Swirling brushstrokes
C) Fast-drying paint
D) Blurred figures
  • 15. Which art dealer supported van Gogh's work?
A) Paul Durand-Ruel
B) Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler
C) His brother Theo
D) Ambroise Vollard
  • 16. Which other painting series is van Gogh famous for?
A) Sunflowers
B) The Dance
C) Water Lilies
D) Haystacks
  • 17. How did van Gogh's style evolve in his final years?
A) Adopted cubism
B) Became more realistic
C) Focused on abstraction
D) Became more expressive
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