Great Art Cities Explained: London

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a public art gallery in London?

• The two Tates

• The National Gallery

• The Royal Academy

• The Louvre

What was William Murray's significant contribution to society?

• He was a famous painter.

• He campaigned for the abolition of slavery.

• He was a renowned musician.

• He was a famous architect.

Who was Dido Elizabeth Bell?

• A famous artist

• William Murray's great niece

• A renowned musician

• A famous architect

What is unique about Rembrandt's self-portrait at Kenwood House?

• It is painted in a classical style.

• It is his only self-portrait.

• It shows him as a young man.

• It is unfinished and shows his working process.

What unusual feature does Vermeer's painting at Kenwood House have?

• It is painted in black and white.

• It depicts a historical event.

• It is a landscape painting.

• The light source is from the right.

What is the main theme of Hogarth's 'A Rake's Progress'?

• The life of a famous artist

• The rise of a nobleman

• The history of London

• The downfall of Tom Rakewell

What was Sir John Soane's profession?

• A writer

• An architect

• A musician

• A painter

What is unique about Canaletto's paintings in the Wallace Collection?

• They are painted in a modern style.

• They are all portraits.

• They show opposing views of the same location.

• They depict imaginary scenes.

What is the significance of Fragonard's 'The Swing'?

• It is a portrait of a famous person.

• It depicts a historical event.

• It is a famous piece of Rococo art.

• It is a landscape painting.

What is notable about the Laughing Cavalier by Franz Hals?

• It is a landscape painting.

• It is a historical document.

• It is known for its realistic brushstrokes.

• It is a famous sculpture.