X-radiograph(s) of "Gregory Purcell" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Gregory Purcell," a portrait by Winthrop Chandler. The image appears quite ghostly. Editor: Indeed, it is like glimpsing a hidden reality, revealing the bones beneath the surface. The cracks spiderweb across the surface, hinting at the artwork's age and fragility. Curator: These radiographs are invaluable. They let us see the artist's process, the materials they used, perhaps even pentimenti where Chandler changed his mind. It opens our eyes to the physical construction of the painting. Editor: And how that physical construction, the wearing of time and material, affects our perception. The image reminds us of mortality, both of the sitter and the artwork itself. A poignant reminder of time's passage. Curator: Absolutely, it's fascinating to see how technology unveils not only the artwork's structure, but also layers of meaning. Editor: I agree, it gives new life to the image.