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Quiz about Nadar 19thcentury photographer Impressionist fr

Nadar, 19th-century photographer, Impressionist fr Quiz

Nadar was a colorful 19th-century figure in the art world of Paris and in particular, the 'Impressionists'. Here are a few questions concerning him.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bruyere

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,846

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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490

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1. Nadar went by a single name, what was his real name? Hint

(Gaspard) Felix Tournachon

Alphonse Nardet

Albert Nadarian

Roger Radin

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2. We have Nadar to thank for his photographic portraits of most of the major figures in the arts of his day. Who was never photographed by Nadar? Hint

The painter Pablo Picasso

The painter Eugene Delacroix

The actress Sarah Bernhardt

Chevreul, the color scientist and chemist

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3. Nadar was better known in his day for his photos of Paris, why? Hint

He took them behind the scenes in the ballet

He took them inside brothels

He took them from a hot air balloon

He took them inside cafes

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4. Nadar is famous to posterity because in 1874: Hint

He loaned his studio premises to the Impressionists for their first show

He purchased many examples of their work and gave them to the Louvre.

He loaned money to Monet and Renoir

He wrote an article supporting their work entitled 'J'accuse'.

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5. Nadar was featured in a caricature in the press for his escapades by which famous artist? Hint

Daumier

Uderzo

Goscinny

Monet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nadar went by a single name, what was his real name?

Answer: (Gaspard) Felix Tournachon

2. We have Nadar to thank for his photographic portraits of most of the major figures in the arts of his day. Who was never photographed by Nadar?

Answer: The painter Pablo Picasso

3. Nadar was better known in his day for his photos of Paris, why?

Answer: He took them from a hot air balloon

He was portrayed this way.

4. Nadar is famous to posterity because in 1874:

Answer: He loaned his studio premises to the Impressionists for their first show

5. Nadar was featured in a caricature in the press for his escapades by which famous artist?

Answer: Daumier

Monet did cartoons of this sort earlier in his career, but not this time. Goscinny and Uderzo are the 'fathers' of Asterix. Daumier was known for his portrayals of all sorts of professions and known as a painter only later.

Source: Author Bruyere

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