X-radiograph(s) of "Georges Washington" 

Curator: Well, if it isn't an X-radiograph of Gilbert Stuart's "George Washington," hanging in the Harvard Art Museums. What strikes you first? Editor: A ghost! It feels like peering into the spectral realm of a founding father. Eerie, yet somehow intimate. Curator: It’s fascinating to see the underlying structure, isn't it? The way the artist built up the image, layer by layer, almost like uncovering a secret. The underpainting tells its own story. Editor: True, it reveals the evolution of the work. I imagine Stuart, wrestling with his vision, perhaps dissatisfied, constantly refining. Curator: The X-ray reveals so much about artistic intent and process. It reminds us that even iconic images have hidden depths, both literally and figuratively. Editor: Absolutely! It’s a glimpse into the creative struggle, the vulnerability behind the veneer of greatness. It's a privilege to witness, really. Curator: Indeed, a unique perspective on a familiar face. Editor: It certainly haunts the memory!