Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. A painting of Napoleon sitting on a throne. He is wearing a lace collar and red velvet cape with ermine lining. He is holding a gold staff in each hand. The throne is on a thick carpet. His face and the gold items are reflecting light.
Where has the artist used texture in their piece of art? Is it effective?

Explanation:

Artists used rich colors and shadows to describe the texture of many materials and objects in the piece.

He used gold to paint the laurel behind Napoleon and on his hands, and the textures on these two objects look as they are made from rich, thick material, so it looks elegant and expensive.

The fur on the collar looks massive and full, ornaments look lush and the texture of the robe seems heavy and full. We can see that there are plenty of expensive materials judging by the ways they are painted. We can also see the material painted in gold, which adds up to the idea of value.

All of these plentiful and grand-painted textures make the clothes and surroundings of Napoleon seem rich, fruitful, and high class. It proves the effect of elegance and wealth, which adds up to Napoleon’s power. Therefore, we can conclude that painting these opulent textures so skillfully served the purpose of presenting the capacity and potential of Napoleon as the leader.

lithograph is created by etching the flat surface of a print.