Cherry Street, N.Y.
Charles Frederick William Mielatz
1904
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles Frederick William Mielatz
1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a quiet street scene in New York City. It's a simple scene, but the details are interesting. The artist used a lot of lines to draw the buildings and trees. The artist's use of shading and texture makes the scene feel real, and you can see the care he took in creating it. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: aquatint.
