X-radiograph(s) of "Miss Pearce" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Miss Pearce," by Thomas Sully. It's fascinating to see this hidden view. What visual elements stand out to you in this X-ray? Curator: Observe the interplay of light and shadow, the almost ghostly rendering of form. The linear structure of the canvas support becomes prominent, disrupting the representational image. Editor: It's like a deconstruction of the portrait. I never considered the materiality like that before. Curator: Precisely. This X-ray reveals the materiality and structure usually concealed by the artist's hand. Editor: So, we are invited to see the painting anew. Thank you! Curator: My pleasure!