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