The following is from a 19th-century novel. Lord Crauford ordered his portrait painted as a young man, again upon his marriage, and once more upon his appointment to the bench. The third portrait showed a face that the painter had carefully softened, eyes a shade brighter than the sitter's actual eyes, jaw firmer than time had left it. The lord paid the painter generously for the result and hung the portrait in his hall, where guests were given to understand it represented him faithfully as he then was.
Which inference is most strongly supported by the passage?
- Acheck_circle
Lord Crauford prefers a depiction of himself that aligns with how he wishes to appear rather than with his actual appearance
- B
Lord Crauford was unhappy with the third portrait and had it removed
- C
The painter was unable to capture Lord Crauford's appearance accurately
- D
Lord Crauford never sat for any portraits
Explanation
Generous payment for a softened, idealized portrait represented as faithful supports A. B, C, D contradict the passage.