The Gross Clinic, by Thomas Eakins
  • 1. In what year was Thomas Eakins' 'The Gross Clinic' completed?
A) 1885
B) 1895
C) 1865
D) 1875
  • 2. Which medical institution is depicted in 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) Jefferson Medical College
B) Johns Hopkins Hospital
C) Philadelphia General Hospital
D) Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 3. Who is the central figure performing the surgery in the painting?
A) Dr. John Hunter
B) Dr. Samuel Gross
C) Dr. Benjamin Rush
D) Dr. William Osler
  • 4. Where is 'The Gross Clinic' currently housed?
A) Philadelphia Museum of Art
B) National Gallery of Art
C) Metropolitan Museum of Art
D) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • 5. How was 'The Gross Clinic' initially received by art critics?
A) Criticized for its graphic realism
B) Universally praised as a masterpiece
C) Ignored by contemporary critics
D) Celebrated for its romantic style
  • 6. What is the dominant color palette used in 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) Bright primary colors
B) Pastel shades
C) Dark browns and black
D) Monochrome sepia
  • 7. What aspect of the painting was particularly controversial for its time?
A) The surgical instruments shown
B) The size of the canvas
C) The inclusion of women observers
D) The graphic depiction of blood
  • 8. How large is 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) 10 feet by 8 feet
B) 5 feet by 4 feet
C) 8 feet by 6.5 feet
D) 12 feet by 9 feet
  • 9. What surgical tool is prominently visible in Dr. Gross's hand?
A) Scalpel
B) Surgical needle
C) Forceps
D) Bone saw
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