The speaker in Auden’s “Musée des Beaux Arts is a painter.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

The statement that the speaker in Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" is a painter is False.

In the poem, the speaker is not identified as a painter but rather as a commentator or observer reflecting on the artworks displayed in the museum. The poem discusses how masterpieces, particularly the works of artists like Breughel and others, depict human suffering and indifference, exemplifying the resilience of humanity in the face of distress. It touches on the themes of responsibility, apathy, and the human condition through the lens of visual art rather than from the perspective of an artist. By focusing on the audience's interaction with art rather than the act of painting itself, Auden establishes a distinct separation between the speaker and the role of a painter. Thus, the assertion is incorrect.