Salon jurors regarded Courbet's depiction of the rural poor in The Stone Breaker s as what?
A) Endearing
B) Socialistic
C) Sublime
D) Condescending

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Courbet's depiction of the rural poor in "The Stone Breakers" was seen as socialistic because it presented a realistic and unidealized portrayal of labor and poverty, challenging the romanticized views of the working class prevalent in the art of his time. This approach aligned with socialist ideals of highlighting and addressing the struggles of the lower classes.

Salon Jurors Regarded Courbet's Depiction of the Rural Poor in the Stone