An oil painting of Commodore Thomas Macdonough portrait is shown.
Commodore Thomas Macdonough
by Gilbert Stuart
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
In Gilbert Stuart's painting, he successfully captured
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Responses
a casual image of a soldier.
a casual image of a soldier.
a formal image of a soldier.
a formal image of a soldier.
a war scene.
a war scene.
a casual family image.
a formal image of a soldier.
White fluffy clouds fill the sky.
Study of Cloudswith a Sunset near Rome
by Simon Alexandre Clement Denis
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open
Content Program
Question
The image pictured here is primarily portraying what type of scene?
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the middle of a lightning storm
the middle of a lightning storm
clouds gathering before a storm
clouds gathering before a storm
a windy snowstorm
a windy snowstorm
a clear and sunny day
a clear and sunny day
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An old photograph shows a woman in a black dress sitting in a chair. Next to her is a young girl, dressed in white, her image was almost completely see through.
Mrs. Tinkman
by William H. Mumier
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's
Open Content Program
Question
The art of photography created many new options for artists to create images and messages. This image is successful in
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portraying the message of the importance of a large family.
portraying the message of the importance of a large family.
showing the woman having a conversation with the child standing next to her.
showing the woman having a conversation with the child standing next to her.
portraying a tranquil family scene.
portraying a tranquil family scene.
creating the illusion and message of a ghostly presence in the woman's life.
creating the illusion and message of a ghostly presence in the woman's life.
The correct answer is: a formal image of a soldier.
To determine the answer to this question, we should analyze the given information about Gilbert Stuart's painting of Commodore Thomas Macdonough. According to the information provided, the painting is an oil portrait of Commodore Thomas Macdonough by Gilbert Stuart.
To analyze the painting and understand how Stuart captured the image of Macdonough, we can start by examining the context in which the painting was created. Commodore Thomas Macdonough was a prominent figure in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. He is best known for his decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814.
Considering this context, it is unlikely that Stuart would have depicted a casual image of a soldier or a casual family image, as the focus of the painting is likely to be on Macdonough's military achievements and stature.
To determine whether Stuart successfully captured a formal image of a soldier or a war scene, we can look for visual cues in the painting. For example, a formal image of a soldier might include elements such as a military uniform, a confident stance, or symbols of rank or achievement. On the other hand, a war scene would likely show multiple figures engaged in battle or some indication of the conflict.
Unfortunately, without actually visualizing the painting, it is impossible to definitively determine whether Stuart captured a formal image of a soldier or a war scene. To answer this question with confidence, we would need to examine the painting itself or refer to further information about it.
In this case, we cannot determine the correct answer based on the information provided.