The Hay Wain by John Constable (London, UK — 1821) — Questions and answers

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What did young John Constable's father want him to do instead of painting?

Choices

  1. Wander the fields
  2. Join the family mill business ✓
  3. Capture the light
  4. Go to art school

Answer: Join the family mill business

From page 2

Who advised Constable to paint in the style of Claude Lorrain?

Choices

  1. His father
  2. Maria Bicknell
  3. Sir George Beaumont ✓
  4. A passing farmer

Answer: Sir George Beaumont

From page 3

What was the name of the painting Constable exhibited in 1819?

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  1. The Hay Wain
  2. The White Horse ✓
  3. Salisbury Cathedral
  4. Dedham Village

Answer: The White Horse

From page 4

Who was Maria Bicknell to Constable?

Choices

  1. His art teacher
  2. His biggest critic
  3. His muse and inspiration ✓
  4. His sister

Answer: His muse and inspiration

From page 5

What two places always remained in Constable's heart and inspired 'The Hay Wain'?

Choices

  1. London and Paris
  2. Salisbury and Wiltshire
  3. Stour Valley and Dedham village ✓
  4. East Bergholt and The National Gallery

Answer: Stour Valley and Dedham village

From page 7

Where did 'The Hay Wain' find great success after its initial mixed reviews in England?

Choices

  1. The National Gallery
  2. France ✓
  3. The Royal Academy
  4. Suffolk

Answer: France

From page 8

What sad event happened in 1828 that changed the tone of Constable's later artwork?

Choices

  1. He lost a gold medal
  2. His father closed the mill
  3. Maria died ✓
  4. He stopped painting

Answer: Maria died

From page 9

According to the page, why does Constable's work survive forever?

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  1. Because he painted grand castles
  2. Because he only painted famous people
  3. Because he taught the world to see beauty in the ordinary ✓
  4. Because he won many gold medals

Answer: Because he taught the world to see beauty in the ordinary

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