L’Absinthe by Edgar Degas (Paris, France — 1876) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Edgar Degas's famous controversial painting mentioned on this page?

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  1. Parisian Life
  2. L'Absinthe ✓
  3. Musée d'Orsay
  4. The Alienation

Answer: L'Absinthe

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What did young Edgar carry with him to capture the lively Parisian streets?

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  1. A camera
  2. A paint brush
  3. A sketchbook ✓
  4. A map of the city

Answer: A sketchbook

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Who was the rising actress that Degas asked to model for 'L'Absinthe' because of her unique beauty and sadness?

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  1. Ellen Andrée ✓
  2. Mademoiselle Renoir
  3. An unknown lady
  4. The café owner

Answer: Ellen Andrée

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Who did Degas choose to pose as the male figure in 'L'Absinthe'?

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  1. Nietzsche
  2. Louis Lamothe
  3. Marcellin Desboutin ✓
  4. Émile Zola

Answer: Marcellin Desboutin

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Where did Impressionist artists like Degas often meet to talk about art and new ideas?

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  1. The Musée d'Orsay
  2. Café Guerbois ✓
  3. Grosvenor Gallery
  4. Their art studios

Answer: Café Guerbois

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What does Degas's "ghost" whisper that art truly is?

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  1. What you see
  2. What you make others see ✓
  3. Something beautiful to hang
  4. Only for museums

Answer: What you make others see

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