Irises by Vincent van Gogh (Saint-Rémy, France — 1889) — Questions and answers

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When did Vincent van Gogh complete his painting 'Irises'?

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  1. In 1889 ✓
  2. In 1899
  3. In 1879
  4. In 1900

Answer: In 1889

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What does Theo say about Vincent's work?

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  1. It is exceptional. ✓
  2. It is too dark.
  3. It needs more light.
  4. It is a bit confusing.

Answer: It is exceptional.

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What profoundly influenced Vincent's artistic style?

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  1. Japanese woodblock prints ✓
  2. French landscape paintings
  3. Ancient Roman sculptures
  4. Modern abstract art

Answer: Japanese woodblock prints

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What did Vincent believe art could offer him as he continued to paint the irises?

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  1. A path to healing and redemption ✓
  2. A way to become famous quickly
  3. A chance to leave the asylum
  4. A way to earn a lot of money

Answer: A path to healing and redemption

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What did Vincent do with the completed painting 'Irises'?

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  1. He entrusted it to his brother, Theo. ✓
  2. He hung it in his room at the asylum.
  3. He sold it immediately to a collector.
  4. He destroyed it because he didn't like it.

Answer: He entrusted it to his brother, Theo.

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Where does Van Gogh's painting 'Irises' hang today?

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  1. In the J. Paul Getty Museum ✓
  2. In the Louvre Museum
  3. In a private collection
  4. In a small gallery in Paris

Answer: In the J. Paul Getty Museum

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