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Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord, by Hans Gude and Adolph Tidemand - Quiz
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord' with Adolph Tidemand?
A) J.C. Dahl
B) Christian Krohg
C) Edvard Munch
D) Hans Gude
  • 2. In what year was 'Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord' completed?
A) 1855
B) 1872
C) 1830
D) 1848
  • 3. Which Norwegian fjord is depicted in the painting?
A) Geirangerfjord
B) Sognefjord
C) Hardangerfjord
D) Lysefjord
  • 4. What is the main subject matter of the painting?
A) Fishing expedition
B) Viking raid
C) Religious pilgrimage
D) Traditional Norwegian wedding procession
  • 5. What type of traditional Norwegian clothing is prominently featured?
A) Bunad
B) Viking armor
C) Samí gákti
D) Tweed suits
  • 6. How did Gude and Tidemand typically collaborate?
A) They painted identical copies separately
B) Gude painted landscapes, Tidemand painted figures
C) Tidemand painted backgrounds, Gude painted people
D) They took turns painting different sections
  • 7. What was the political context when this painting was created?
A) World War I
B) Rising Norwegian nationalism
C) Industrial Revolution peak
D) Viking Age
  • 8. What type of artistic training did Hans Gude receive?
A) Paris Salon
B) Düsseldorf School
C) Florence Academy
D) Vienna Secession
  • 9. Which century does the painting depict?
A) 19th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 20th century
  • 10. What was the primary purpose of such collaborative paintings?
A) Document historical events
B) Critique social issues
C) Promote Norwegian cultural identity
D) Explore abstract concepts
  • 11. Which element demonstrates Gude's expertise?
A) Facial expressions
B) Animal figures
C) Architectural details
D) Water and atmospheric effects
  • 12. What type of composition is used in the painting?
A) Vertical portrait format
B) Horizontal landscape format
C) Circular tondo
D) Diagonal dynamic
  • 13. Why is this painting considered significant in Norwegian art history?
A) Largest painting in Norway
B) Iconic representation of national romanticism
C) First abstract Norwegian painting
D) Only surviving collaborative work
  • 14. What season is depicted in the painting?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 15. What traditional Norwegian musical instrument might accompany such a procession?
A) Trumpet
B) Piano
C) Hardanger fiddle
D) Accordion
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