A Baltimore Watchman

Question

by Alfred Jacob Miller
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Question
A viewer studies this work of art by American artist Alfred Jacob Miller. What is the best example of an unbiased response?
(1 point)
Responses

“What a sloppy use of line in this painting.”
“What a sloppy use of line in this painting.”

“This is the best use of shading I’ve ever seen.”
“This is the best use of shading I’ve ever seen.”

“What a boring choice of subject.”
“What a boring choice of subject.”

“This artist used shading to depict the man’s form.”
“This artist used shading to depict the man’s form.”

Answer 1

The best example of an unbiased response is:

“This artist used shading to depict the man’s form.”

This statement focuses on a specific aspect of the artwork without expressing a personal opinion or judgment.