Ann Barry

Question

by Gilbert Stuart

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Question
What does contrast in value help accomplish in this painting?
(1 point)
Responses

Create a pattern in the background.
Create a pattern in the background.

Create a sense of unity due the limited use of contrast.
Create a sense of unity due the limited use of contrast.

Create a sense of chaos in the image as a whole.
Create a sense of chaos in the image as a whole.

Create a realistic image that stands out against the background.
Create a realistic image that stands out against the background.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Create a realistic image that stands out against the background.

In Gilbert Stuart's painting of Ann Barry, the contrast in value helps to highlight the figure and create a sense of depth, allowing the subject to pop out against the background.