X-radiograph(s) of "Apples" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Apples", a work originating from Gustave Courbet, held at the Harvard Art Museums. The film itself measures 14 by 17 inches. Editor: Well, first glance, it's ghostly, like peering into the soul of the painting itself. I'm getting a sense of hidden layers and structural support. Curator: Indeed. X-radiography allows us to examine the painting’s construction, revealing underdrawings or changes the artist might have made. It’s a tool for art historians to understand artistic processes. Editor: It’s wild to think that underneath those luscious Courbet apples, there's this whole other world of scaffolding. Curator: Absolutely. These images add to our understanding of the materials and techniques employed, which provide invaluable insight into its cultural context. Editor: It’s like the secrets whispered between the artist and the canvas, now unveiled by science. I find it rather moving.