X-radiograph(s) of "Mrs. Joshua Babcock" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Mrs. Joshua Babcock," by the Artist of the original, Joseph Blackburn. It's quite striking in its abstraction. What compositional elements stand out to you? Curator: The stark contrast between the radiographic image and the remnants of the original portrait creates a compelling tension. The geometric structure imposed by the X-ray bisects and fragments the subject, disrupting our reading of the portrait. Notice how the materiality of the canvas itself becomes prominent. Editor: So the X-ray reveals not just the underlying structure, but also a new visual language? Curator: Precisely. The radiographic process transforms the portrait into a study of form, line, and texture, inviting us to consider the artwork's physical presence and its symbolic representation. Editor: I see it now; it's like a dialogue between representation and abstraction. Thank you.