Hector contracts with famous artist Orpheus Malone to paint his portrait. Hector is a huge fan of Orpheus' work, which he believes is unique. Just before the sitting, Orpheus contracts a serious illness and is bedridden and unable to work. What happens to the contract?

A) Hector is out of luck - the contract is terminated.
B) Orpheus will be required to paint the portrait despite his illness.
C) Orpheus has breached the contract and will have to pay to have another artist do the portrait.
D) Hector is entitled to the full value of the portrait which Orpheus would have painted.


A

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