The picture above is a famous painting of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. The painting was created in the era right after the American Revolution. Stuart and other American artists created many works

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The picture above is a famous painting of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. The painting was created in the era right after the

American Revolution. Stuart and other American artists created many works of important political figures of the Revolution in post-war
years
Which of the following choices best explains why American artists thought it was important to create works like the one above during this
time period?
OA. Political figures were the only people who could pay for portraits.
OB. Many people wanted to create art that would celebrate the new country.
OC.
Some had been Loyalists and wanted to show their devotion to the U.S.
OD.
Artists wanted to increase support for ratification of the Constitution.