Question

Pont Neuf, Paris by Auguste Renoir
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
What did the artist most likely do to create this piece of art?
(1 point)
O had no prior knowledge of perspective
• investigated the scenery before painting it
• chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
• omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting

Answer 1

The most likely action the artist took to create "Pont Neuf, Paris" by Auguste Renoir is that he **investigated the scenery before painting it**. This reflects the practice of studying the subject to capture its essence and details accurately in the artwork.