An old photograph shows a woman in a black dress sitting in a chair. Next to her is a young girl, dressed in white, her image was almost completely see through.

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Mrs. Tinkman
by William H. Mumier

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's
Open Content Program

Question
The art of photography created many new options for artists to create images and messages. This image is successful in
(1 point)
Responses

portraying the message of the importance of a large family.
portraying the message of the importance of a large family.

showing the woman having a conversation with the child standing next to her.
showing the woman having a conversation with the child standing next to her.

portraying a tranquil family scene.
portraying a tranquil family scene.

creating the illusion and message of a ghostly presence in the woman's life.

Answer 1

The correct response to the message conveyed by the photograph is:

creating the illusion and message of a ghostly presence in the woman's life.

This interpretation is supported by the description of the young girl next to the woman being almost completely see-through, which suggests a ghostly or ethereal quality.