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

Answer 1

In the painting "Ann Barry" by Gilbert Stuart, contrast in value helps to create a realistic image that stands out. The use of light and dark tones enhances the three-dimensionality of the subject and draws attention to key features, thereby providing a more lifelike representation.