X-radiograph(s) of "Lady Reid" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Lady Reid", originally by George Romney. It's fascinating to see the portrait revealed in this almost ghostly way. What strikes you about it? Curator: The X-radiograph unearths the hidden dialogue between the artist and the subject. We see beyond the surface, questioning the societal expectations placed on women of that era and how portraiture either reinforced or subverted those expectations. Does this new perspective challenge your initial understanding of the piece? Editor: It does. I hadn't considered the power dynamics within the portrait itself, beyond just aesthetic representation. Thanks for helping me see that. Curator: Absolutely. Seeing the historical context through a contemporary lens allows us to have a richer conversation about art's role in society.