In The Agnew Clinic, why does Thomas Eakins show no blood Dr. Agnew's patient?

a. Dr. Agnew requested this.
b. Blood would distract viewers.
c. Women are in the painting.
d. Eakins's wife, Susan, requested this.


Answer: a

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