Realist artists tried to depict: A. the real values of the French Revolution. B. the reality behind changes in nature. C. the real emotions inside all humans. D. the real life of the urban poor.

D. the real life of the urban poor.<br /><br />Realist artists aimed to depict the everyday experiences and struggles of ordinary people, particularly the urban poor, in an objective and unembellished manner. They sought to portray the harsh realities of life, including social and economic inequalities, without idealization or romanticization.