X-radiograph(s) of "Durham, Connecticut" 18-Dec-01

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of George Inness’s painting, "Durham, Connecticut." It's fascinating to see it stripped bare like this; it feels like looking at a ghost. What do you see in this piece beyond the technical information? Curator: It speaks to the hidden layers within a familiar image. X-rays reveal the underpainting, pentimenti, and repairs. What narratives do these hidden corrections suggest about the artist's process, or even the changing landscape itself? Editor: That's a good point. It’s almost like archaeology, uncovering the history embedded in the painting. Curator: Precisely! And how does knowing this hidden history shift our perception of the final image, the landscape we thought we knew? Editor: It certainly adds a layer of depth, both literally and figuratively. Curator: Indeed, a journey into the symbolic weight of revision and memory.