In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The artist said, "I was painting a picture here at the bank of this river."

• The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of that river.
• The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of this river.
• The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
• The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of this river.