A man reclines while looking in the distance.

Reclining Male Figure

By Francois Boucher

Digital image courtesy of Getty's

Open Content Program

Question
In this image, what was value used to create?
(1 point)
Responses

the texture of the clothing and folds of the fabric
the texture of the clothing and folds of the fabric

the illusion of depth in the picture
the illusion of depth in the picture

the small details of the facial features
the small details of the facial features

the impression of what the person was looking at

1 answer

In the image "Reclining Male Figure" by Francois Boucher, the value was likely used to create the illusion of depth in the picture. Value refers to the lightness or darkness of colors, and it plays a crucial role in creating a sense of three-dimensionality and depth in a two-dimensional artwork.