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Victor Chocquet was born in Lille into a family involved in the silk milling industry.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet was born in Lille, France, into a wealthy family that was involved in the silk milling industry.
Victor Chocquet's Paris apartment on Rue de Rivoli offered a view of the Tuileries Garden.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet's apartment on Rue de Rivoli provided a view overlooking the Tuileries Garden.
Victor Chocquet moved to a small mansion house on Rue Monsigny near the end of his life.
Answer: True
Towards the end of his life, Victor Chocquet relocated to a small mansion house located on Rue Monsigny.
Victor Chocquet passed away in 1891 at the age of 69.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet died in Paris on April 7, 1891, at the age of 69.
Victor Chocquet was employed as a senior editor at the Directorate-General of Customs and Indirect Taxes.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet's professional role was as a senior editor at the Directorate-General of Customs and Indirect Taxes in France.
Where was Victor Chocquet born?
Answer: Lille, France
Victor Chocquet was born in Lille, France.
What was Victor Chocquet's profession outside of his art collecting?
Answer: Senior editor at the Directorate-General of Customs and Indirect Taxes
Victor Chocquet's professional role was as a senior editor at the Directorate-General of Customs and Indirect Taxes in France.
Where did Victor Chocquet move towards the end of his life?
Answer: To a small mansion house on Rue Monsigny
Towards the end of his life, Victor Chocquet relocated to a small mansion house located on Rue Monsigny.
At what age did Victor Chocquet die?
Answer: 69
Victor Chocquet died in Paris on April 7, 1891, at the age of 69.
Victor Chocquet was a prominent French art collector known for his strong advocacy and defense of Impressionist painters.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet was indeed a significant French art collector and a fervent advocate for the Impressionist movement, actively defending its artists.
Victor Chocquet first encountered Impressionist art at a public sale in 1875, where he was unimpressed by the works.
Answer: False
In 1875, Victor Chocquet attended the Impressionist sale at the Hôtel Drouot and was captivated by the paintings, developing a strong appreciation for the movement.
The first sale of the 'Société anonyme des artistes' in 1875 was financially successful for the participating painters.
Answer: False
The first sale of the 'Société anonyme des artistes' in 1875 was not financially successful, with artists' receipts not covering their expenses.
Victor Chocquet is recognized as a patron of the Impressionist movement in the relevant navbox.
Answer: True
Within the context of the Impressionism navbox, Victor Chocquet is listed as one of the patrons of the movement.
During the exhibitions Chocquet attended, Impressionist works were universally praised by critics and the public.
Answer: False
Impressionist paintings, including those by Cézanne, were often met with mockery, insults, and harsh criticism from the press during the exhibitions that Victor Chocquet attended.
Victor Chocquet's role as a patron primarily involved financial donations to art schools.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet's patronage extended beyond financial donations to art schools; he was a collector, a vocal defender of Impressionist painters at exhibitions, and commissioned works.
Victor Chocquet's support for Impressionism was limited solely to purchasing paintings.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet's support for Impressionism was multifaceted, encompassing not only the purchase of paintings but also active advocacy and defense of the artists at exhibitions.
What was Victor Chocquet's primary role in the art world during the Impressionist era?
Answer: An art collector and vocal advocate for Impressionism.
Victor Chocquet was primarily known as an art collector and a vocal advocate for Impressionist painters, actively defending their work.
When did Victor Chocquet first develop a strong appreciation for Impressionist art?
Answer: At the Impressionist sale at the Hôtel Drouot in 1875
Victor Chocquet first developed a strong appreciation for Impressionist art when he attended the Impressionist sale at the Hôtel Drouot in 1875.
How did Victor Chocquet support Impressionist painters at exhibitions?
Answer: By verbally defending them and lending works from his collection.
Chocquet dedicated considerable energy to verbally defending the Impressionist painters at their exhibitions, even lending works from his own collection.
Which of the following is listed as a patron of Impressionism in the navbox, alongside Victor Chocquet?
Answer: Gustave Caillebotte
The Impressionism navbox lists Victor Chocquet as a patron alongside figures such as Gustave Caillebotte, Henry O. Havemeyer, and Ernest Hoschedé.
What does the source suggest about the reception of Cézanne's work during the exhibitions Chocquet attended?
Answer: It was met with mockery and harsh criticism.
During the exhibitions Chocquet attended, Cézanne's work, like other Impressionist pieces, was often met with mockery and harsh criticism from the press.
From a young age, Victor Chocquet collected contemporary art, including works by Delacroix, Courbet, and Daumier.
Answer: True
From a young age, Victor Chocquet dedicated his resources to acquiring works of art, including paintings by artists such as Eugène Delacroix, Gustave Courbet, and Honoré Daumier.
Auguste Renoir painted a portrait of Victor Chocquet's wife and daughter based on a photograph after Chocquet attended the 1875 Impressionist sale.
Answer: True
Following his attendance at the 1875 Impressionist sale, Victor Chocquet commissioned Auguste Renoir to paint a portrait of his wife and daughter.
Victor Chocquet was indifferent to the works of Paul Cézanne.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet was particularly enthusiastic about the paintings of Paul Cézanne, which he first encountered at the home of Père Tanguy.
Victor Chocquet purchased property in Normandy in 1882, which later became the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet purchased property in Normandy in 1882, and this location became the subject of paintings by artists such as Cézanne ('Ferme à Hattenville'), not Claude Monet.
Victor Chocquet owned over fifty paintings by Paul Cézanne.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet amassed a significant collection of Cézanne's work, owning approximately 32 paintings by the artist, not over fifty.
Claude Monet painted 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries' in 1876 from Victor Chocquet's apartment.
Answer: True
Claude Monet painted several works from Victor Chocquet's apartment on Rue de Rivoli, including 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries' in 1876.
The painting 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries' by Monet measures approximately 54 by 73 cm.
Answer: True
Claude Monet's painting 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries,' created in 1876, measured 53.97 by 73.2 centimeters.
The image caption identifies the portrait of Victor Chocquet as being painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Answer: True
The image caption states that the portrait of Victor Chocquet was created by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1876.
The 1875 portrait of Madame Victor Chocquet by Renoir is currently located at the Musée d'Orsay.
Answer: False
The 1875 portrait of Madame Victor Chocquet, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, not the Musée d'Orsay.
One of Renoir's 1876 portraits of Victor Chocquet is titled 'Portrait de Victor Chocquet' and is held in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Answer: True
One of Renoir's 1876 portraits of Victor Chocquet is indeed titled 'Portrait de Victor Chocquet' and is part of the Collection Oskar Reinhart in Winterthur.
Another 1876 portrait of Victor Chocquet by Renoir is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Answer: False
Another 1876 portrait of Victor Chocquet by Renoir is located at the Fogg Museum of Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, not the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Claude Monet's 'Vue du jardin des Tuileries' (1876) was painted from Victor Chocquet's apartment and is now at the Musée Marmottan Monet.
Answer: True
Claude Monet's 'Vue du jardin des Tuileries' (1876) was painted from Victor Chocquet's apartment on Rue de Rivoli and is currently housed at the Musée Marmottan Monet.
The first Paul Cézanne portrait of Victor Chocquet listed is dated 1877 and is held by the Columbus Museum of Art.
Answer: True
The first Paul Cézanne portrait of Victor Chocquet mentioned is titled 'Portrait de Victor Chocquet,' dated 1877, and is held by the Columbus Museum of Art.
The second Cézanne portrait of Victor Chocquet listed is from 1875 and was part of the collection of the Louvre Museum.
Answer: False
The second Cézanne portrait of Victor Chocquet listed is from 1875, measures 45.7 x 36.8 cm, and was part of the collection of Lord Victor Rothschild, not the Louvre Museum.
Père Tanguy's home was where Victor Chocquet first encountered works by Paul Cézanne.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet first encountered the paintings of Paul Cézanne at the home of Père Tanguy, sparking his particular enthusiasm for the artist's work.
The painting 'Ferme à Hattenville' by Cézanne was created at a property owned by Victor Chocquet.
Answer: True
The painting 'Ferme à Hattenville' by Cézanne was created at a property in Hattenville, Normandy, that Victor Chocquet had purchased.
Which artist did Victor Chocquet commission to paint his wife and daughter?
Answer: Auguste Renoir
Following his attendance at the 1875 Impressionist sale, Victor Chocquet commissioned Auguste Renoir to paint a portrait of his wife and daughter.
Which artist's work did Victor Chocquet find particularly compelling, first encountering them at Père Tanguy's home?
Answer: Paul Cézanne
Victor Chocquet was particularly enthusiastic about the paintings of Paul Cézanne, which he first encountered at the home of Père Tanguy.
Approximately how many paintings by Paul Cézanne did Victor Chocquet own?
Answer: Approximately 32
Victor Chocquet amassed a significant collection of Cézanne's work, owning approximately 32 paintings by the artist.
From which location did Claude Monet paint 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries' in 1876?
Answer: Victor Chocquet's apartment on Rue de Rivoli
Claude Monet painted 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries' in 1876 from Victor Chocquet's apartment on Rue de Rivoli.
What was the approximate size of Claude Monet's 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries'?
Answer: 54 x 73 cm
Claude Monet's painting 'Vue sur le jardin des Tuileries,' created in 1876, measured approximately 53.97 by 73.2 centimeters.
According to the image caption, who painted the 1876 portrait of Victor Chocquet?
Answer: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The image caption states that the portrait of Victor Chocquet was created by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1876.
Where is the 1875 portrait of Madame Victor Chocquet by Renoir located?
Answer: The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
The 1875 portrait of Madame Victor Chocquet, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is housed at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart.
Which Paul Cézanne portrait of Victor Chocquet, dated 1875, was part of Lord Victor Rothschild's collection?
Answer: An oil on canvas measuring 45.7 x 36.8 cm
The 1875 portrait of Victor Chocquet by Cézanne, which was part of Lord Victor Rothschild's collection, is an oil on canvas measuring 45.7 x 36.8 cm.
Ernest Hoschedé and Georges de Bellio were early supporters of Impressionist artists alongside Victor Chocquet.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet was among the initial supporters of Impressionist artists, alongside figures like Ernest Hoschedé and Georges de Bellio.
Victor Chocquet's collection was considered comparable in significance to those of other major collectors of his time.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet's collection was substantial enough to rival those of the most significant collectors of the era, often mentioned alongside figures like Georges de Bellio and Eugène Murer.
Victor Chocquet associated primarily with literary figures rather than artists.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet was deeply embedded in artistic circles, associating with prominent Impressionist painters like Renoir and Monet, as well as fellow collectors.
Victor Chocquet's collection was considered significant enough to be mentioned alongside which other notable collectors?
Answer: Georges de Bellio and Eugène Murer
Victor Chocquet's collection was substantial enough to rival those of the most significant collectors of the era, often mentioned alongside figures like Georges de Bellio and Eugène Murer.
Victor Chocquet's art collection was inherited entirely by his family and remained intact after his death.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet's extensive art collection was dispersed after his death in 1891, with many pieces finding their way into American museums.
Victor Chocquet's ability to acquire art was impacted after retiring in 1877 due to financial constraints.
Answer: True
Following his retirement in 1877, Victor Chocquet experienced a reduction in his financial resources, which affected his capacity to purchase art, though he later resumed collecting.
An inheritance from his mother-in-law enabled Victor Chocquet to resume purchasing art in 1882.
Answer: True
In 1882, Victor Chocquet was able to resume his art purchases thanks to an inheritance from his mother-in-law.
Victor Chocquet's early retirement in 1877 negatively impacted his ability to acquire artworks.
Answer: True
Victor Chocquet's early retirement in 1877 resulted in a reduction of his financial resources, which consequently impacted his ability to acquire artworks.
The dispersal of Chocquet's collection to American museums indicates a decline in the value of Impressionist art after his death.
Answer: False
The dispersal of Chocquet's collection, with many pieces ending up in American museums, suggests that the appreciation and market value for Impressionist art grew significantly after his lifetime, leading to international distribution.
What happened to Victor Chocquet's art collection after his death?
Answer: It was dispersed, with many works going to American museums.
Victor Chocquet's extensive art collection was dispersed after his death in 1891, with many pieces finding their way into American museums.
What financial event allowed Victor Chocquet to resume purchasing art after 1877?
Answer: An inheritance from his mother-in-law.
In 1882, Victor Chocquet was able to resume his art purchases thanks to an inheritance from his mother-in-law.
Victor Chocquet's early retirement in 1877 led to what consequence?
Answer: His ability to purchase art was reduced.
Victor Chocquet's early retirement in 1877 resulted in a reduction of his financial resources, which consequently impacted his ability to acquire artworks.
The 'Authority control' section indicates Victor Chocquet is only cataloged in French databases.
Answer: False
The 'Authority control' section lists Victor Chocquet's presence in numerous international and national databases, including ISNI, VIAF, FAST, Germany's DDB, the U.S. Library of Congress, and France's BnF data, among others.
Sophie Monneret's two-volume work on Impressionism was published by Robert Laffont in Paris.
Answer: True
Sophie Monneret authored a two-volume work titled 'L'Impressionnisme et son époque,' published in Paris by Robert Laffont in 1987.
The Impressionism navbox includes references to related movements like Neo-Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
Answer: True
The Impressionism navbox lists related movements and concepts such as Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and California Impressionism, among others.
The mention of 'Pays des Impressionnistes' in the navbox suggests Impressionism was geographically limited to Paris.
Answer: False
The reference to 'Pays des Impressionnistes' suggests that the movement had specific geographical centers significant to its development, rather than being limited solely to Paris.
The Impressionism navbox lists Impressionist cinema as a related medium.
Answer: True
The navbox indicates that Impressionism's influence extended beyond painting to include music, literature, and French impressionist cinema.
Victor Chocquet's inclusion in the 'Portals' section signifies his minor relevance to the study of French art.
Answer: False
Victor Chocquet's inclusion in the 'Portals' section, specifically under 'art' and 'France,' indicates his significance within these broader subject areas, suggesting further related information can be found through these portals.
The 'Authority control' section links Victor Chocquet to databases like VIAF and the U.S. Library of Congress, indicating:
Answer: His presence is cataloged in international and national systems.
The 'Authority control' section linking Victor Chocquet to databases like VIAF and the U.S. Library of Congress indicates his presence is cataloged in international and national systems.
What related movements or concepts are mentioned alongside Impressionism in the navbox?
Answer: Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, California Impressionism
The Impressionism navbox mentions related movements and concepts such as Neo-Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and California Impressionism, among others.
What does the navbox suggest about the scope of Impressionism beyond painting?
Answer: It influenced music, literature, and cinema.
The navbox indicates that Impressionism's influence extended beyond painting to include music, literature, and French impressionist cinema.
What is the purpose of the 'Authority control' section for Victor Chocquet?
Answer: To link him to standardized databases for identification.
The 'Authority control' section serves to link Victor Chocquet to standardized databases, providing unique identifiers for cataloging and retrieving information about him across various systems.