Coast near Villers

by Constant Troyaon

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
What does this painting by Constant Troyon suggest about his culture’s relationship with nature?
(1 point)
Responses

Humans lived in fear of nature.
Humans lived in fear of nature.

Humans lived in harmony with nature
Humans lived in harmony with nature

Humans lived uncomfortably with nature.
Humans lived uncomfortably with nature.

Humans lived independently of nature.

1 answer

The painting "Coast near Villers" by Constant Troyon suggests that his culture's relationship with nature is one of harmony. Troyon was known for his landscapes that often depicted the beauty and serenity of the natural world. His work typically reflects an appreciation for nature, indicating that humans coexisted peacefully and harmoniously with their environment. Therefore, the most fitting response is:

Humans lived in harmony with nature.