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Gassed, by John Singer Sargent - Quiz
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. In which war did the events depicted in 'Gassed' occur?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) American Civil War
D) Napoleonic Wars
  • 2. Where is 'Gassed' currently housed?
A) Louvre Museum, Paris
B) Metropolitan Museum, New York
C) Imperial War Museum, London
D) National Gallery, Washington
  • 3. What artistic movement is Sargent primarily associated with?
A) Cubism
B) Surrealism
C) Realism
D) Abstract Expressionism
  • 4. What was the original purpose for creating 'Gassed'?
A) French government propaganda
B) British War Memorials Committee commission
C) Private collector's request
D) American Red Cross fundraiser
  • 5. What is the dominant color palette in 'Gassed'?
A) Muted earth tones
B) Monochrome black and white
C) Pastel shades
D) Bright primary colors
  • 6. What event did Sargent witness that inspired this painting?
A) Military hospital surgery
B) Prisoner of camp liberation
C) Trench warfare battle
D) Aftermath of a mustard gas attack
  • 7. What medium did Sargent use for 'Gassed'?
A) Watercolor
B) Charcoal drawing
C) Oil on canvas
D) Tempera
  • 8. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye?
A) Vertical columns
B) Diagonal line of marching soldiers
C) Circular arrangement
D) Symmetrical balance
  • 9. What was Sargent's nationality?
A) French
B) German
C) American
D) British
  • 10. What aspect of modern warfare does 'Gassed' particularly critique?
A) Naval blockades
B) Tank warfare
C) Chemical weapons
D) Aerial bombardment
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