X-radiograph(s) of "Young Man mastering a Horse" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Young Man mastering a Horse," after Antoine Louis Barye. It's held in the collections of the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Haunting! It’s like looking at a ghost trying to break free. See how the anatomy's so fragile, almost glowing? Curator: Indeed. X-rays provide insight into the artist's process. These radiographs help us understand the internal structure, the armature, and hidden details. Editor: It's weirdly intimate, like seeing the sculpture's skeleton. The power of Barye’s original intent, filtered through this clinical, ethereal lens. Curator: Radiography became critical for art conservation in the 20th century, shifting our understanding of materiality. Editor: I can almost feel the weight of the horse, the tension in the rider's pose, all rendered in shades of gray. Powerful. Curator: It certainly adds layers to our understanding. Editor: It does; makes you think about what's hidden beneath the surface, doesn’t it?