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Breton Girl Looking After Plants in the Hothouse, at and by Anna Petersen
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who is the artist of 'Breton Girl Looking After Plants in the Hothouse'?
A) Rosa Bonheur
B) Berthe Morisot
C) Anna Petersen
D) Mary Cassatt
  • 2. What nationality was Anna Petersen?
A) Danish
B) German
C) French
D) Dutch
  • 3. Where is the scene in the painting set?
A) In a hothouse
B) In a classroom
C) In a forest
D) In a kitchen
  • 4. What region does 'Breton' refer to in the title?
A) Britain
B) Brussels, Belgium
C) Bavaria, Germany
D) Brittany, France
  • 5. What type of plants would typically be found in a hothouse?
A) Aquatic plants
B) Desert cacti
C) Wildflowers
D) Tropical or delicate plants
  • 6. What medium did Anna Petersen primarily work in?
A) Painting
B) Photography
C) Printmaking
D) Sculpture
  • 7. What was a common theme in Anna Petersen's work?
A) Abstract compositions
B) Religious themes
C) Everyday life scenes
D) Mythological scenes
  • 8. What is the mood likely conveyed in this painting?
A) Dramatic and intense
B) Mysterious and dark
C) Humorous and lighthearted
D) Peaceful and contemplative
  • 9. What was unusual about Anna Petersen's career for her time?
A) She never exhibited her work
B) She used only black and white
C) She was a successful female artist
D) She painted only landscapes
  • 10. What might the hothouse symbolize in the painting?
A) A controlled natural environment
B) Industrial progress
C) Royal power
D) Religious sanctuary
  • 11. How did Anna Petersen typically portray her subjects?
A) As caricatures
B) With naturalistic detail
C) As geometric shapes
D) In idealized forms
  • 12. What aspect of the painting would show Petersen's skill?
A) Incorporation of text
B) Use of bold political messages
C) Large scale dimensions
D) Rendering of light and texture
  • 13. What was the social class of the girl depicted?
A) Bourgeoisie
B) Aristocracy
C) Royalty
D) Working class
  • 14. How does the title help interpret the painting?
A) It identifies subject and setting
B) It explains color symbolism
C) It provides political context
D) It reveals the artist's emotions
  • 15. Why might this painting be considered significant?
A) It was politically controversial
B) It introduced a new art movement
C) It broke size records for paintings
D) It shows female perspective on daily life
  • 16. What artistic movement was Anna Petersen associated with?
A) Abstract Expressionism
B) Cubism
C) Realism
D) Surrealism
  • 17. What is a hothouse also commonly known as?
A) Conservatory
B) Barn
C) Shed
D) Greenhouse
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