Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What medium is the work of art above? What do you notice about the artwork with regards to color and value?

Answer:

The work of art appears to be an oil painting. It uses a limited palette dominated by dark reds, browns, purples, and black. Most of the artwork has dark values, while lighter highlights on the forehead, nose, and eye create strong contrast and draw attention to the face.