Without being able to view the image "Mrs. Tinkman" by William H. Mumier, I can infer based on typical themes in portrait photography and your options. However, I can't definitively choose the best response without additional context regarding the specific qualities and elements depicted in the artwork.
If the image emphasizes a serene or harmonious family interaction, the third option, "portraying a tranquil family scene," might be an appropriate choice. If there is a spiritual or ethereal quality to the woman and child, the last option about the "illusion and message of a ghostly presence" might be more fitting.
If you could provide more details about the image or its elements, I would be happy to help further clarify which response might be most accurate.