One of my favorite works of art to visit is the gigantic Picture of Dorian Gray by Ivan Albright at The Art Institute. It’s a horrifying painting, truly, but it captures Oscar Wilde’s vision so completely, and it’s so detailed that I just can’t get tired of looking at it. It was created originally as a movie prop for the 1945 film adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray, but it certainly rises above those commercial beginnings. Missing Dorian Gray made me think about other works of art that are either inspired by or that inspired great books, and I put together a quiz. One day the Art Institute and other museums around the world will reopen their doors to welcome us in; in the mean time, here’s a quiz to help you plan your next visit.
