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