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