X-radiograph(s) of "Susan Griggs Dalton" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of the painting "Susan Griggs Dalton," by Joseph Badger. It's fascinating to see the underlayers and condition beneath the surface. What does an image like this reveal to you about the artwork's history and context? Curator: It's a powerful document. X-radiographs allow us to consider art beyond a purely aesthetic experience, thinking about the history of its making, but also about its life through repair. What social forces might have prompted its creation and preservation? What does it tell us about the accessibility of art, class, and the representation of women? Editor: So, it's not just about the visual, but the story it silently carries? Curator: Exactly. It challenges us to understand the intersectional narratives embedded within the painting, linking it to broader cultural and political dialogues of its time and ours. Editor: I never considered an X-ray could reveal so much about cultural identity and preservation. Curator: It reframes our understanding, doesn't it?