The American soldiers are seen applauding suggests that the artist of the painting is most likely an American .
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The picture suggests that it was painted by an American because there are American soldiers and people in the background who are applauding when the flag is being hoisted. This means that the picture is taken from the American War of Independence.
The picture might symbolize victory over a particular war or celebration of the independence of the thirteen colonies which were occupied by the British as below the American flag there is the Union Jack i.e., the flag of the United Kingdom .