Overground II
1994
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View on museum website →Medium
graphite, pigment, and transfer type on architects' vellum
Dimensions
overall: 125.1 x 91.8 cm (49 1/4 x 36 1/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky
Accession Number
1998.11.23
Art Historical Context
**Overground II** (1994) by Andrewolski is a captivating contemporary drawing that showcases the artist's meticulous approach to mark-making and composition. Created graphite, pigment, and transfer type on architects' vellum translucent, durable paper traditionally used for precise architectural drafting—this work measures an impressive 125.1 91.8 cm. The choice of vellum lends a ghostly, layered translucency, allowing for intricate overlays that evoke depth and technical precision, bridging fine art with drafting traditions. Topolski's technique highlights the revival of drawing in the late ...