X-radiograph(s) of "Don Quixote" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of Daumier's "Don Quixote," an image that reveals what lies beneath the surface. It's fascinating, isn't it? Editor: It is! Almost unsettling, in a way. The grid-like structure has a mechanical, almost industrial feel. What does the x-ray reveal about Daumier's process and the materials he employed? Curator: This offers insight into the artist’s method, layering and reworking. Consider the socioeconomic context of lithography and Daumier’s commitment to depicting marginalized figures. It speaks to the intersection of art, labor, and social critique. Editor: Absolutely. I'm interested in the labor that went into its creation. How does this radiographic process shift our understanding of authorship, of the hand, and the unseen materiality of art production? Curator: It invites a dialogue between visible expression and hidden structure. Editor: A potent reminder of the layers of creation, both seen and unseen.