Henri Rousseau's 'Surprised!' Quiz

When was 'Surprised!' painted by Henri Rousseau?

• 1891

• 1875

• 1900

• 1910

What type of painting is 'Surprised!'?

• Watercolor

• Oil painting

• Acrylic painting

• Pastel painting

What does 'Surprised!' depict in the foreground?

• A fierce tiger

• A calm river

• A tall mountain

• A colorful bird

Which art movement does 'Surprised!' belong to?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Primitivism

• Surrealism

Where was 'Surprised!' first exhibited?

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

• New York

What inspired Rousseau to paint 'Surprised!'?

• A visit to a zoo

• A trip to the jungle

• A book about tropical storms

• A visit to the botanical gardens in Paris

What did most Primitivist painters lack?

• Access to expensive materials

• Formal education in art

• Natural talent

• Interest in landscapes

Who bought 'Surprised!' for less than 190 francs?

• A French art dealer

• A German art dealer

• A British art dealer

• An American art dealer

Where is 'Surprised!' currently kept?

• The Uffizi Gallery in Florence

• The National Gallery in London

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

• The Louvre Museum in Paris

What did most Primitivist painters use in their work?

• Realistic techniques

• Simple forms and vivid colours

• Abstract shapes and muted tones

• Photorealistic images