A military officer is looking away from the viewer. The background is dark, his face is bright, and he is wearing a red sash.

Question

Portrait of Napolean III
by Adolphe Yvon

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
The viewer’s attention is directed toward the man's face by
(1 point)
Responses

creating a beard through the use of rough texture.
creating a beard through the use of rough texture.

creating a line pattern that points towards the face.
creating a line pattern that points towards the face.

the usage of cool colors throughout the entire painting.
the usage of cool colors throughout the entire painting.

the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.
the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.

This choice explains how the contrast between the bright face and the dark background, as well as the red sash, draws the viewer's attention to the man's face.