X-radiograph(s) of "At the Races" Possibly 13 - 82

Curator: Here we have an x-radiograph of "At the Races", originally by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, offering us a glimpse beneath the surface. Editor: The ghostly forms create an ethereal effect, almost as if we're witnessing a memory fading before our eyes. The stark contrast emphasizes the skeletal structure of the horses. Curator: Indeed, the x-ray unveils the artist's process, revealing adjustments and alterations. Horses, a symbol of power and speed, here are stripped to their essence, exposing layers of symbolic meaning. Editor: Note the dynamic composition, how the jostling horses are cropped, creating a sense of urgency. The monochrome further draws our focus to the textures and the linear quality of the forms. Curator: This imaging invites us to contemplate not just the subject but also the very act of creation. It shows the unseen labor, the palimpsest of choices beneath what we typically perceive. Editor: It's remarkable how a scientific process allows us to appreciate the artist's hand in a new way, revealing the material truth behind the illusion.