Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord, by Hans Gude and Adolph Tidemand - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord' with Adolph Tidemand?
A) Christian Krohg
B) Hans Gude
C) J.C. Dahl
D) Edvard Munch
  • 2. In what year was 'Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord' completed?
A) 1855
B) 1872
C) 1830
D) 1848
  • 3. Which Norwegian fjord is depicted in the painting?
A) Sognefjord
B) Lysefjord
C) Geirangerfjord
D) Hardangerfjord
  • 4. What is the main subject matter of the painting?
A) Religious pilgrimage
B) Viking raid
C) Traditional Norwegian wedding procession
D) Fishing expedition
  • 5. What type of traditional Norwegian clothing is prominently featured?
A) Samí gákti
B) Bunad
C) Viking armor
D) Tweed suits
  • 6. How did Gude and Tidemand typically collaborate?
A) They took turns painting different sections
B) They painted identical copies separately
C) Tidemand painted backgrounds, Gude painted people
D) Gude painted landscapes, Tidemand painted figures
  • 7. What was the political context when this painting was created?
A) Industrial Revolution peak
B) World War I
C) Viking Age
D) Rising Norwegian nationalism
  • 8. What type of artistic training did Hans Gude receive?
A) Düsseldorf School
B) Vienna Secession
C) Florence Academy
D) Paris Salon
  • 9. Which century does the painting depict?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 20th century
D) 19th century
  • 10. What was the primary purpose of such collaborative paintings?
A) Document historical events
B) Explore abstract concepts
C) Promote Norwegian cultural identity
D) Critique social issues
  • 11. Which element demonstrates Gude's expertise?
A) Animal figures
B) Water and atmospheric effects
C) Architectural details
D) Facial expressions
  • 12. What type of composition is used in the painting?
A) Vertical portrait format
B) Horizontal landscape format
C) Circular tondo
D) Diagonal dynamic
  • 13. Why is this painting considered significant in Norwegian art history?
A) Iconic representation of national romanticism
B) First abstract Norwegian painting
C) Largest painting in Norway
D) Only surviving collaborative work
  • 14. What season is depicted in the painting?
A) Spring
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 15. What traditional Norwegian musical instrument might accompany such a procession?
A) Trumpet
B) Hardanger fiddle
C) Piano
D) Accordion
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