The Willows of Marissel

Question

by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Which element helps to give the illusion of great height and reaching upwards?
(1 point)
Responses

the color of the painting
the color of the painting

the lines made by the trees
the lines made by the trees

the shapes of the individuals
the shapes of the individuals

the negative space around the individuals

Answer 1

The element that helps to give the illusion of great height and reaching upwards in "The Willows of Marissel" is the lines made by the trees. The vertical lines and shapes created by the trees contribute to a sense of upward movement and grandeur.