Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Anne Comstock" after Gilbert Stuart. It’s fascinating to see the ghostly underlayers beneath the surface. What do you see when you look at the composition? Curator: The X-ray unveils a structural geometry otherwise hidden. Note the density variations, revealing the artist's process of layering. The stark contrast emphasizes the subject's form. Editor: So, you are focusing on the formal aspects of the work? Curator: Precisely. The composition becomes an interplay of dark and light, a study in tonal architecture rather than mere representation. Editor: I see. So, beyond the subject, the technique itself is the focus. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. A fascinating glimpse into the construction of an image.