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The Voyage of Life: Old Age, by Thomas Cole - Quiz
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  • 1. Who painted 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) J.M.W. Turner
B) Frederic Church
C) Thomas Cole
D) John Constable
  • 2. What artistic movement is Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Hudson River School
C) Romanticism
D) Realism
  • 3. In which year was 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age' completed?
A) 1836
B) 1850
C) 1828
D) 1842
  • 4. How many paintings are in Thomas Cole's 'The Voyage of Life' series?
A) Six
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
  • 5. What stage of life does 'Old Age' represent in the series?
A) Third stage
B) Second stage
C) First stage
D) Final stage
  • 6. What celestial being appears in 'Old Age'?
A) Eagle
B) Cherub
C) Angel
D) Dove
  • 7. What is the overall mood conveyed in 'Old Age'?
A) Joyful celebration
B) Angry rebellion
C) Spiritual transcendence
D) Tragic despair
  • 8. Where are the original four paintings currently housed?
A) Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
B) British Museum, London
C) National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
D) Louvre, Paris
  • 9. What symbolic meaning does the boat represent throughout the series?
A) Political power
B) Human life journey
C) Artistic creation
D) Wealth and prosperity
  • 10. What is notable about the old man's appearance?
A) Armor
B) Bright red clothing
C) White hair and beard
D) Crown on head
  • 11. What religious symbolism is prominent in this painting?
A) Cross
B) Heavenly light
C) Ten Commandments
D) Star of David
  • 12. What is the relationship between the man and the angel?
A) Angel is guiding him
B) Man is ignoring angel
C) Angel is carrying him
D) Angel is threatening him
  • 13. What does the ocean symbolize in this painting?
A) Freedom and adventure
B) Eternity/afterlife
C) Danger and fear
D) Isolation and loneliness
  • 14. How does Cole depict the transition from life to afterlife?
A) Peaceful and hopeful
B) Confusing and chaotic
C) Sad and regretful
D) Violent and sudden
  • 15. What is the condition of the water in this painting?
A) Boiling
B) Calm and still
C) Stormy and rough
D) Frozen
  • 16. What is the ultimate message of 'Old Age' in the series?
A) Youth is best age
B) Death leads to spiritual rebirth
C) Wealth brings happiness
D) Life is meaningless
  • 17. What is the central figure in 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) A young child
B) An old man in a boat
C) A mountain landscape
D) A group of animals
  • 18. What body of water is featured in 'Old Age'?
A) River
B) Ocean
C) Waterfall
D) Lake
  • 19. What type of art is 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) Abstract art
B) Allegorical painting
C) Still life
D) Portrait
  • 20. What century was 'The Voyage of Life' painted?
A) 17th century
B) 20th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
  • 21. What does the empty hourglass symbolize?
A) Measured success
B) Time has run out
C) Eternal youth
D) New beginning
  • 22. What nationality was Thomas Cole?
A) French
B) American
C) British
D) German
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