What led to the death of the artist's wife? A Her desire to prove that she could sit still A B The artist took too long to complete the painting B C The artist's obsession with his work D The artist's negligence towards his wife D

The correct answer is C. The artist's obsession with his work.<br /><br />The death of the artist's wife was caused by his obsession with his work. This obsession led him to neglect his wife's needs and well-being, ultimately resulting in her demise.