Question

they thought the painting was genuine but it turned out to be ____ options:an imitation, a replica, a reproduction, a facsimile​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A is correct

An imitation

Explanation:

• The author saw it from a distance and thought it was a painting.  
• However, when he got closer, he realized that it was not a real painting but just an imitation of the statue.  
• It was just a copy of the original image that was made by a famous painter in the 15th century.