Quiz on Russian Artists and Collectors

What type of painting did Vasily Vereshchagin create?

• Landscape

• Portrait

• War scene

• Still life

How many children did Pavel Tretyakov have with his wife Vera Mamontova?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What did Tretyakov do with his art collection before he died?

• He sold it

• He destroyed it

• He kept it for himself

• He donated it to the city of Moscow

What was the occupation of Mikhail Zakharovich Tretyakov?

• Merchant

• Artist

• Soldier

• Teacher

Which of these activities was Tretyakov NOT involved in?

• Helping families of soldiers who died in a war

• Supporting an art school

• Funding scholarships

• Opening an orphanage

How old was Tretyakov when he got married?

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 32 years old

• 40 years old

What was the first painting in Tretyakov's collection?

• The Apotheosis of War

• Shelter for Widows and Orphans

• Skirmish with Finnish Smugglers

How long did it take Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov to paint "The Appearance of Christ to the People"?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What did Tretyakov say just before he died?

• I'm proud of my collection.

• My family will continue my legacy.

• Remember to support the arts.

• Take care of the gallery and be well.

What is the name of the iconic painting by Valentin Serov at the Tretyakov Gallery?

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