Whistlejacket, by George Stubbs - Quiz
  • 1. Who commissioned 'Whistlejacket' from George Stubbs?
A) King George III
B) The Duke of Wellington
C) Sir Joshua Reynolds
D) The 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
  • 2. Approximately when was 'Whistlejacket' painted?
A) 1762
B) 1720
C) 1850
D) 1801
  • 3. What is unusual about the background of 'Whistlejacket'?
A) It is plain and golden
B) It depicts a stormy sky
C) It includes other horses
D) It shows a racetrack
  • 4. Where is 'Whistlejacket' currently displayed?
A) Metropolitan Museum, New York
B) Louvre Museum, Paris
C) Tate Britain, London
D) National Gallery, London
  • 5. What was Stubbs particularly known for studying?
A) Human portraiture
B) Equine anatomy
C) Marine life
D) Botanical illustration
  • 6. What medium did Stubbs use for 'Whistlejacket'?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Oil on canvas
C) Charcoal on canvas
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 7. What artistic movement is Stubbs associated with?
A) Romanticism
B) Cubism
C) Impressionism
D) Baroque
  • 8. What was Stubbs' famous anatomical publication?
A) Animal Anatomy
B) Horse Physiology
C) The Anatomy of the Horse
D) Equine Studies
  • 9. What other animals did Stubbs frequently paint?
A) Elephants and giraffes
B) Lions and dogs
C) Birds and fish
D) Cats and rabbits
  • 10. What makes 'Whistlejacket' considered a masterpiece?
A) Political symbolism
B) Anatomical accuracy and dramatic composition
C) Use of rare colors
D) Its large size alone
  • 11. Who painted the famous equine portrait 'Whistlejacket'?
A) Edwin Landseer
B) George Stubbs
C) Joshua Reynolds
D) Thomas Gainsborough
  • 12. What is the approximate size of the painting?
A) 50 x 40 inches
B) 80 x 60 inches
C) 115 x 97 inches
D) 200 x 150 inches
  • 13. In what country was 'Whistlejacket' painted?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) England
  • 14. What position was the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham in British politics?
A) Foreign Secretary
B) Home Secretary
C) Prime Minister
D) Chancellor
  • 15. What type of painting is 'Whistlejacket' considered?
A) Allegory
B) Genre scene
C) History painting
D) Portrait
  • 16. What was Whistlejacket's primary purpose as a horse?
A) Racehorse
B) Farm horse
C) Carriage horse
D) War horse
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