Bourgeois

Question

by Alfred Jacob Miller

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Look at the following illustration of an early American settler. It would likely inspire a writer to create a story based on all of the following historic information except
(1 point)
Responses

the clothing worn by the individuals.
the clothing worn by the individuals.

the background scenery.
the background scenery.

using horses for transportation.
using horses for transportation.

the color scheme used.

Answer 1

The color scheme used in Alfred Jacob Miller's "Bourgeois" would be less likely to inspire a writer to create a story based on historical information. The color scheme can set a mood or convey artistic choices, but it does not provide specific historic information about the period, practices, or the technology of the time the way that clothing, background scenery, and the use of horses for transportation do. Those elements can give more direct insights into the lifestyle, environment, and technological advancements of the early American settlers, which can be foundational for historical storytelling.