Question

which painter promoted nationalism in his art by showing birds in their natural american habitats?
thomas cole
george catlin
george caleb bingham
john james audubon

Explanation:

Thomas Cole focused on American landscapes, George Catlin painted Native American peoples, George Caleb Bingham depicted frontier life and river scenes. John James Audubon is renowned for his detailed illustrations of American birds in their natural habitats, which celebrated the unique wildlife of the nation, promoting American nationalism through art centered on native fauna.

Answer:

D. John James Audubon