Portrait of Napolean III

Question

by Adolphe Yvon

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
The viewer’s attention is directed toward the man's face by
(1 point)
Responses

creating a beard through the use of rough texture.
creating a beard through the use of rough texture.

creating a line pattern that points towards the face.
creating a line pattern that points towards the face.

the usage of cool colors throughout the entire painting.
the usage of cool colors throughout the entire painting.

the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.
the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.

Answer 1

The viewer’s attention is directed toward the man's face by the bright color of his skin against the dark background and the red sash leading up to his face.