X-radiograph(s) of "Joseph Tyler" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Joseph Tyler," originally by Joseph Badger. It's fascinating to see the portrait stripped down like this. What can we learn about art and its reception from this technical view? Curator: It reveals the physical construction of the artwork. This provides invaluable insights into the artist's technique and materials, but also the history of the object itself. What does it tell us about how museums validate authenticity and preserve artworks? Editor: That's interesting. So, it is not necessarily about the artistic intent, but more about the institution's role in shaping our understanding of art? Curator: Precisely. It challenges our traditional notions of authorship and value, shifting focus to the museum's influence in defining what we see and how we interpret it. Editor: I see. It really highlights how much the presentation and preservation affects our appreciation.