How has the artist used value in this painting?
a. the background is lighter than the foreground to draw the viewer's eye.
b. the artist did not use value in this painting.
c. the subject is lighter than the background to draw the viewer’s eye.
d. the subject of the painting is very dark so the viewer does not miss it.

I think you forgot to attach the painting along with the question. I am answering the question based on research and knowledge. "The background is lighter than the foreground to draw the viewer's eye" is the way the artist used value in this painting. The correct option among all the options that are given is option "A".

The answer is option c