X-radiograph(s) of "Stream with Deer" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Stream with Deer," originally by Alexander Helwig Wyant. It's so interesting to see the layers beneath the surface. What does this reveal to you? Curator: The x-radiograph exposes the material history. We see the support—the canvas weave, any repairs. How does understanding this hidden structure change your perception of the finished painting and the artist's process? Editor: It makes me think about the labor and the physical process of creating art. Almost like an archeological dig. Curator: Precisely. It shifts the focus from the illusion to the reality of the artwork's construction. It reminds us of the material conditions of art production. Editor: I hadn't considered that before. It gives me a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into painting. Curator: Indeed, revealing the physical layers is key to understanding the complete story of the piece.