The Horse Fair by Rosa Bonheur (Paris, France — 1853) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Rosa Bonheur's famous painting that captures the power of horses?

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  1. The Horse Fair ✓
  2. The Paris Salon
  3. The Metropolitan Museum
  4. Boulevard de l'Hôpital

Answer: The Horse Fair

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How often did Rosa visit the horse market on the Boulevard de l'Hôpital?

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  1. Once a year
  2. Every day for a month
  3. Every week for a year and a half ✓
  4. Only when she felt inspired

Answer: Every week for a year and a half

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What happened to Rosa's first submission of 'The Horse Fair' to the Paris Salon?

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  1. It was immediately accepted.
  2. It was displayed in a special exhibit.
  3. It was turned down and rejected. ✓
  4. It was bought by a collector.

Answer: It was turned down and rejected.

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Which Scottish artist encouraged Rosa and helped her improve her painting technique?

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  1. Raymond Bonheur
  2. Cornelius Vanderbilt
  3. Leonardo da Vinci
  4. Erskine Nicol ✓

Answer: Erskine Nicol

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What happened when Rosa resubmitted 'The Horse Fair' to the Salon after making changes?

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  1. It was rejected again.
  2. It was accepted with great acclaim. ✓
  3. She decided to keep it for herself.
  4. She sold it privately before the Salon.

Answer: It was accepted with great acclaim.

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Who bought 'The Horse Fair' for 55,000 and brought it to America?

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  1. A museum curator
  2. A French collector
  3. Cornelius Vanderbilt ✓
  4. Erskine Nicol

Answer: Cornelius Vanderbilt

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What special award was Rosa Bonheur the first woman to receive for her contributions to art?

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  1. The Royal Art Medal
  2. The Grand Cross of the Légion d'Honneur ✓
  3. The Golden Paintbrush Award
  4. The Paris Artist Prize

Answer: The Grand Cross of the Légion d'Honneur

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What important lesson does Rosa Bonheur's art remind us of?

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  1. That all paintings should be huge.
  2. That everyone should visit museums.
  3. To embrace our passions and pursue our dreams. ✓
  4. That only famous artists can be good.

Answer: To embrace our passions and pursue our dreams.

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