While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>Vincent van Gogh produced over 2,100 artworks during his career.</li> <li>About 860 of these were oil paintings.</li> <li>He sold only one painting during his lifetime.</li> <li>He died in 1890 at age 37.</li> <li>His works are now among the most expensive ever sold at auction.</li> </ul> The student wants to conclude an essay by emphasizing the contrast between van Gogh's life and posthumous reputation. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
He died at 37 in 1890.
- B
Van Gogh produced over 2,100 artworks.
- Ccheck_circle
Although van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime, his works are now among the most expensive ever sold at auction.
- D
He produced about 860 oil paintings.
Explanation
The goal is contrasting his life and reputation. Choice C juxtaposes the single sale with current auction prices. The others give isolated facts.