Windows Form Background

[C# Programming]

I need form with shaded background.
One way, I can achieve it by making image of shaded color and set it as backgroundImage

Second way, I can use System.Drawing.Drawing2D.LinearGradientBrush class with Form paint event


My question is which one is good practice from the performance point of view ?

Thanks in advance
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