X-radiograph(s) of "Market Scene" c. 1 - 72

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Market Scene" by Richard Parkes Bonington. The image is so ghostly! What can you tell me about what we're seeing here? Curator: It's like peering beneath the surface, isn't it? The X-ray reveals the artist's process, the hidden architecture of brushstrokes and pigment. It’s like an archaeological dig of the artistic mind. You can almost see the artist wrestling with the composition. Editor: It's fascinating to see that hidden process. Curator: Indeed. It reminds us that art isn't just about the finished product, but the journey, the layers of intention and accident that create something beautiful. Editor: So interesting to think about what's not visible.