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Identification and Creation

Object Number
Straus.8937
Title
X-radiograph(s) of "Death with Outstretched Right Arm"
Classification
Photographs
Work Type
x-radiograph, photograph
Date
October 24, 2016
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/357544

Physical Descriptions

Dimensions
plate size: 35.6 × 43.2 cm (14 × 17 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs
Object Number
Straus.8937
Contact
am_straus@harvard.edu
Permissions

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Descriptions

Description
X-radiograph Operators present: Elizabeth LaDuc

Duration of radiography session: approx. 1.5 hours

Material Description: wood

Sample for TL? n/a

Radiation source- Comet tube

Exposure settings-
20 kV 4.8 mA 30 seconds 150 cm focal distance (front view)

Total number of exposures: 2

Filtration used: none

Screens used: 0.010 lead behind plate

Set up/sequencing notes: object upright, with plate taped to wall

Scanning notes: laser power high, 12-bit logarithmic, PMT 10

Image manipulation notes: dcm files exported with edge filter "Edge 6", levels and sharpness adjusted, saved as .tiff

Other notes: none

Subjects and Contexts

  • Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs

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