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Whistlejacket, by George Stubbs - Quiz
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. Who commissioned 'Whistlejacket' from George Stubbs?
A) King George III
B) The 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
C) The Duke of Wellington
D) Sir Joshua Reynolds
  • 2. Approximately when was 'Whistlejacket' painted?
A) 1762
B) 1801
C) 1850
D) 1720
  • 3. What is unusual about the background of 'Whistlejacket'?
A) It is plain and golden
B) It includes other horses
C) It shows a racetrack
D) It depicts a stormy sky
  • 4. Where is 'Whistlejacket' currently displayed?
A) Tate Britain, London
B) Louvre Museum, Paris
C) National Gallery, London
D) Metropolitan Museum, New York
  • 5. What was Stubbs particularly known for studying?
A) Human portraiture
B) Marine life
C) Botanical illustration
D) Equine anatomy
  • 6. What medium did Stubbs use for 'Whistlejacket'?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Oil on canvas
C) Tempera on wood
D) Charcoal on canvas
  • 7. What artistic movement is Stubbs associated with?
A) Cubism
B) Romanticism
C) Baroque
D) Impressionism
  • 8. What was Stubbs' famous anatomical publication?
A) The Anatomy of the Horse
B) Animal Anatomy
C) Equine Studies
D) Horse Physiology
  • 9. What other animals did Stubbs frequently paint?
A) Lions and dogs
B) Cats and rabbits
C) Elephants and giraffes
D) Birds and fish
  • 10. What makes 'Whistlejacket' considered a masterpiece?
A) Anatomical accuracy and dramatic composition
B) Political symbolism
C) Use of rare colors
D) Its large size alone
  • 11. Who painted the famous equine portrait 'Whistlejacket'?
A) Thomas Gainsborough
B) Joshua Reynolds
C) Edwin Landseer
D) George Stubbs
  • 12. What is the approximate size of the painting?
A) 115 x 97 inches
B) 200 x 150 inches
C) 80 x 60 inches
D) 50 x 40 inches
  • 13. In what country was 'Whistlejacket' painted?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Italy
D) England
  • 14. What position was the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham in British politics?
A) Chancellor
B) Prime Minister
C) Home Secretary
D) Foreign Secretary
  • 15. What type of painting is 'Whistlejacket' considered?
A) Portrait
B) Genre scene
C) History painting
D) Allegory
  • 16. What was Whistlejacket's primary purpose as a horse?
A) War horse
B) Farm horse
C) Racehorse
D) Carriage horse
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