X-radiograph(s) of "Mrs. Moffat" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Mrs. Moffat," by John Greenwood. It’s fascinating seeing it in negative, almost ghostlike. What does this kind of imaging tell us about the original portrait, beyond just its surface? Curator: It reveals the layers beneath, both literal and metaphorical. This imaging invites us to consider the sitter's identity through the lens of class and gender constraints prevalent at the time. We can almost see the societal pressures shaping her very posture. What do you make of the objects she holds? Editor: I see a fan and what looks like books. It suggests leisure and education. Curator: Exactly! These objects were carefully curated to project a particular image. But what about the unseen, the artist's choices and techniques? Perhaps Mrs. Moffat's identity is just as constructed as the portrait itself. Editor: It's amazing how a simple X-ray can reveal so much about societal roles and artistic intent! Curator: Indeed. It underscores the importance of interrogating every layer to uncover deeper meanings.