Question

George Bellow's Edith Cavell Directing the Escape of Soldiers from Prison Camp portrays Edith Cavell as dedicated, heroic, and caring. In which form of art was this portrayal presented?

a) Painting
b) Sculpture
c) Photography
d) Literature

Answer 1

George Bellows depicted Edith Cavell as dedicated, heroic, and caring in a painting. George Bellow's 'Edith Cavell Directing the Escape of Soldiers from Prison Camp' portrays Edith Cavell as dedicated, heroic, and caring. This portrayal was presented in the form of a painting.

Step-by-step explanation:

George Bellows' portrayal of Edith Cavell was presented in the form of a painting. Bellows was known for a series of paintings he created in 1918 to encourage public support for World War I, and these works often focused on the brutalities of the war. A sculpture of Edith Cavell, created by Florence Wyle, honors her contribution during the war, but Bellows' depiction is separate and specific to his painting.