Charles Frederick William Mielatz
1892
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Castle Garden is a 1892 ink by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy waterfront scene. A large, dome-shaped building sits near the water, with a horse-drawn carriage parked in front. People walk along the dock, and a small boat is tied up nearby. In the background, ships are anchored, and a lamppost stands on the left side. The artist used shading to show light and shadow, giving the scene depth. The focus is on everyday life at a harbor, with details like the boat and the carriage adding realism. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints with acid and metal plates.
Charles Frederick William Mielatz (né Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Mielatz; May 24, 1864 – July 2, 1919) was a Prussian-born American etcher, graphic artist, painter, lithographer, and educator.
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