X-radiograph(s) of "Unbaked clay" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of “Unbaked Clay,” attributed to Auguste Rodin. It’s held here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It looks like a ghostly cloud, or perhaps the aftermath of an explosion caught in stark monochrome. Curator: Exactly! The X-ray unveils the clay's inner structure, its density and imperfections. A raw portrait of the creative process. Editor: The negative space accentuates the subject’s form, almost like revealing a hidden truth rather than just depicting it. Curator: It captures the ephemeral nature of Rodin's medium, the fleeting moment of creation before the clay is fired and solidified. The work transcends mere form. Editor: It certainly gives a fresh perspective, both literally and figuratively. It makes you think about the layers that constitute not just art but also artistic genius. Curator: Indeed, a reminder that sometimes, it's what’s within that truly defines the work. Editor: A beautiful deconstruction, in a way, showing how even fragility can possess immense power.