Gassed, by John Singer Sargent - Quiz
  • 1. In which war did the events depicted in 'Gassed' occur?
A) World War II
B) American Civil War
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) World War I
  • 2. Where is 'Gassed' currently housed?
A) Louvre Museum, Paris
B) Imperial War Museum, London
C) Metropolitan Museum, New York
D) National Gallery, Washington
  • 3. What artistic movement is Sargent primarily associated with?
A) Realism
B) Surrealism
C) Abstract Expressionism
D) Cubism
  • 4. What was the original purpose for creating 'Gassed'?
A) French government propaganda
B) American Red Cross fundraiser
C) Private collector's request
D) British War Memorials Committee commission
  • 5. What is the dominant color palette in 'Gassed'?
A) Monochrome black and white
B) Muted earth tones
C) Bright primary colors
D) Pastel shades
  • 6. What event did Sargent witness that inspired this painting?
A) Military hospital surgery
B) Aftermath of a mustard gas attack
C) Trench warfare battle
D) Prisoner of camp liberation
  • 7. What medium did Sargent use for 'Gassed'?
A) Charcoal drawing
B) Tempera
C) Watercolor
D) Oil on canvas
  • 8. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye?
A) Symmetrical balance
B) Diagonal line of marching soldiers
C) Vertical columns
D) Circular arrangement
  • 9. What was Sargent's nationality?
A) British
B) French
C) German
D) American
  • 10. What aspect of modern warfare does 'Gassed' particularly critique?
A) Aerial bombardment
B) Naval blockades
C) Tank warfare
D) Chemical weapons
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