The Skater, by Gilbert Stuart - Exam
  • 1. Who painted 'The Skater'?
A) Gilbert Stuart
B) John Singleton Copley
C) Joshua Reynolds
D) Thomas Gainsborough
  • 2. In which city was 'The Skater' first exhibited?
A) New York
B) London
C) Paris
D) Boston
  • 3. What year was 'The Skater' exhibited at the Royal Academy?
A) 1801
B) 1782
C) 1776
D) 1790
  • 4. Who is the subject of 'The Skater'?
A) William Grant
B) Benjamin West
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
  • 5. Where is 'The Skater' currently housed?
A) Louvre Museum, Paris
B) Tate Britain, London
C) National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
D) Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
  • 6. What medium was used for 'The Skater'?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Pastel on canvas
C) Watercolor on paper
D) Tempera on wood
  • 7. How did this painting help establish Stuart's reputation?
A) It was purchased by the King
B) It started the skating portrait trend
C) It was his breakthrough work in London
D) It won the Royal Academy gold medal
  • 8. How does Stuart show the skater's motion?
A) Twisting torso and extended leg
B) Flying cloak
C) Blurred background
D) Multiple exposure effect
  • 9. How does the lighting affect the mood?
A) Uses candlelight effect
B) Shows bright midday sun
C) Has no strong light source
D) Creates dramatic contrast
  • 10. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye?
A) Circular motion around edges
B) Grid formation
C) Zigzag pattern
D) Diagonal line of the body
  • 11. What season is depicted?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 12. What type of portrait is this considered?
A) Bust portrait
B) Full-length portrait
C) Self-portrait
D) Group portrait
  • 13. What nationality was Gilbert Stuart?
A) British
B) American
C) French
D) Canadian
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