The significance of the given painting was that c. It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists.
Women artists before the 1800s
- Were often restricted in what they could paint.
- Were not held in high regard and were discouraged from their work.
This painting was made to encourage women in the art industry to keep up their work as well as to encourage other women to join. It therefore went against restrictions placed on them.
In conclusion, option C is correct.
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