X-radiograph(s) of "Ellis Gray" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Ellis Gray," by Joseph Badger. It’s like seeing beneath the surface, literally. What secrets do you think this peek behind the curtain reveals? Curator: Well, it's an echo, isn't it? A ghostly reminder that every portrait holds a hidden history, layers of intent and revision. Can you see how the artist built up the form? Like whispers of previous ideas. Editor: Yeah! I see the face emerge from the canvas texture. What does it tell us about Badger's process, or even his mindset? Curator: Perhaps a dance between precision and intuition? It makes me wonder, what do we conceal beneath our own surfaces? Editor: That's a great question. This makes you think about layers, literally and figuratively. Curator: Absolutely! It's a collaboration of sorts, between artist, sitter, and technology.