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The Gross Clinic, by Thomas Eakins
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. In what year was Thomas Eakins' 'The Gross Clinic' completed?
A) 1885
B) 1875
C) 1865
D) 1895
  • 2. Which medical institution is depicted in 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) Massachusetts General Hospital
B) Johns Hopkins Hospital
C) Philadelphia General Hospital
D) Jefferson Medical College
  • 3. Who is the central figure performing the surgery in the painting?
A) Dr. Samuel Gross
B) Dr. John Hunter
C) Dr. William Osler
D) Dr. Benjamin Rush
  • 4. Where is 'The Gross Clinic' currently housed?
A) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
B) National Gallery of Art
C) Philadelphia Museum of Art
D) Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 5. How was 'The Gross Clinic' initially received by art critics?
A) Universally praised as a masterpiece
B) Celebrated for its romantic style
C) Criticized for its graphic realism
D) Ignored by contemporary critics
  • 6. What is the dominant color palette used in 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) Dark browns and black
B) Monochrome sepia
C) Bright primary colors
D) Pastel shades
  • 7. What aspect of the painting was particularly controversial for its time?
A) The surgical instruments shown
B) The size of the canvas
C) The inclusion of women observers
D) The graphic depiction of blood
  • 8. How large is 'The Gross Clinic'?
A) 12 feet by 9 feet
B) 8 feet by 6.5 feet
C) 5 feet by 4 feet
D) 10 feet by 8 feet
  • 9. What surgical tool is prominently visible in Dr. Gross's hand?
A) Forceps
B) Scalpel
C) Bone saw
D) Surgical needle
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