X-radiograph(s) of "Lemon and Grapes" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of Raphaelle Peale's "Lemon and Grapes." It's fascinating to see the painting deconstructed like this. What strikes you about its composition when viewed in this manner? Curator: The X-ray reveals the structural essence. Notice the interplay of forms. The circular void of the lemon, the clustered density where we suspect the grapes lie. How does the absence of color impact your perception? Editor: It flattens the image, reducing it to pure shape and density. It almost feels abstract. Curator: Precisely. It invites us to consider the underlying geometry, the formal relationships that define the work beyond its representational elements. A stark reminder of the artist's underlying framework. Editor: That's a completely different way of looking at it. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, new perspectives unlock deeper appreciation.