X-radiograph(s) of "Theodore Atkinson" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Theodore Atkinson," a portrait by Joseph Blackburn. It's fascinating to see the image stripped down to its essential structure. What hidden stories do you think this reveals? Curator: Indeed. Consider how the X-ray unveils the artist's process, almost like a visual echo. It allows us to see beyond the surface, revealing pentimenti, changes made by the artist. Does this altered image shift your perception of the sitter's identity or the portrait's original intent? Editor: It does make me think about the layers of meaning we often miss in a finished artwork. Thank you. Curator: It’s through these hidden layers that we truly grasp the depth of art's cultural memory.