In his portrait of Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Thomas Gainsborough combines a naturalistic rendering of the sitter with what?

A. Baroque illusionism of setting
B. Rococo setting
C. Detailed realism of setting
D. Contrasting dark and light of setting


Answer: B

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