X-radiograph(s) of "Governor Benjamin Gerrish" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of the "Governor Benjamin Gerrish" portrait. It gives an eerie, ghost-like view. What can we learn about the context of the original portrait through this? Curator: The X-radiograph allows us to see past the surface, revealing the history embedded within. Consider Gerrish's role in colonial society. How did portraits like this reinforce power structures and narratives of dominance? Editor: So, it’s like peeling back layers of not just paint, but also social history? Curator: Precisely. It compels us to question the ways in which representation and identity were carefully constructed and controlled during that era. Editor: This gives me a new perspective on art conservation! Curator: Yes, conservation is deeply entrenched with social responsibility.