X-radiograph(s) of "Mrs. Thomas Flucker (formerly called Judith Bowdoin)" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Mrs. Thomas Flucker, formerly called Judith Bowdoin," by Joseph Blackburn. Editor: The tonality is striking; it almost appears as a ghostly vision emerging from the shadows. Curator: Indeed. The image offers a glimpse beneath the surface, prompting questions about identity and representation within the context of colonial portraiture. The Bowdoin family were prominent figures, and Judith's story is inextricably linked to the sociopolitical landscape of her time. Editor: I am drawn to the interplay of light and dark that gives the image its visual weight. The composition is a study in contrasts. Curator: This artwork invites us to examine the layers of history and the power dynamics at play in portraying women of that era. Editor: It is an insightful way to consider the artwork. Curator: Absolutely.