The artist most likely investigated the scenery before painting it. This approach would help to accurately capture the essence of the bridge and the city, ensuring that the painting reflects the real-life environment and the liveliness of the scene.
A painting shows a city's bridge with citizens filling the street.
Pont Neuf, Paris
by Auguste Renoir
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
What did the artist most likely do to create this piece of art?
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Responses
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
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