C. It compares the painting to an emotional experience
Explanation:
In the poem by Robert Hayden using the lines light beheld as through refracting tears, then looking at the painting with ..green lily pads with bright flowers rest on a dark pond. Shows a sad experience that even though there is some color in the world it lays with deep sadness that is being covered up by happiness, not knowing deep down how they actually feel.
To write their letters home, soldiers purchased paper, envelopes, ink and pens from sutlers. Stationary makers printed many styles of patriotic stationary and envelopes with engravings of camp scenes or political humor and these were quite popular among soldiers.
