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Quiz about Nadar 19thcentury photographer Impressionist fr
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.
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Author
Bruyere
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
32,846
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
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

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

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

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'.

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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