Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Ben had to create paintings for his show. He was thinking of either a self-portrait or an abstract painting, but decided on the _ painting to show his realistic talent.

Choice 1: Ben had to create paintings for his show. He was thinking of either a self-portrait or an abstract painting, but decided on the abstract painting to show his realistic talent.
Choice 2: Ben had to create paintings for his show. He was thinking of either a self-portrait or an abstract painting, but decided on the self-portrait painting to show his realistic talent.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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2. The sentence should read "Ben had to create paintings for his show. He was thinking of either a self-portrait or an abstract