The answer is the option A) status of women in general and women artists from that era. The society of the nineteenth century worked with very strict rules of protocol. This especially affected the ladies of the upper class. They had a good time, a good life, but ... this very life could be a prison. The mission of the woman was to manage the house, raise the children and nothing else. Painting, playing a musical instrument, writing books, were activities that were considered a hobby, because a lady should not work or have a profession.
The correct answer for the given question above would be the last option. Since expressionists alter the shape of forms, and they use color as <span>an independent expressive element, the artist that served as an inspiration for early expressionist was Vincent van Gogh. Hope this answer helps.</span>
