The Green Fuse
1990
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pen and color inks, watercolor, and acrylic on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 90.81 × 131.13 cm (35 3/4 × 51 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Friends of the Corcoran)
Accession Number
2015.19.2954
Art Historical Context
Andrea Way's *The Green Fuse* (1990) is a captivating large-scale drawing that showcases the artist's mastery of mixed media on wove paper. Measuring an impressive 90.81 × 131.13 cm (35 3/4 × 51 5/8 in.), this work combines pen and color inks for intricate lines and vivid hues, watercolor for luminous washes, and acrylic for bold, opaque layers. Created at the cusp of the late 20th century, it exemplifies the experimental spirit of contemporary drawing, where traditional paper supports expansive, painterly expressions. The title evokes a sense of dynamic energy, perhaps drawing from poetic im...