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Ericsson's House, Beach Street, by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, ink, 1908

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Ericsson's House, Beach Street is a 1908 ink by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, held at National Gallery of Art.

When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a three-story brick building with a white door and a white staircase leading up to it. The building has multiple windows, some of which are open, and a fence in front of it. People are standing outside the building, and there is a barrel on the right side of the image. The building appears to be a residential structure, possibly a house or an apartment building. The presence of people outside suggests that it may be a bustling area. The painting is a color etching, which suggests that it was created using a specific technique. The artist, Charles Frederick William Mielatz, was known for his work in this medium. If you're interested in learning more about etching, you might want to look up the technique next.

About the artist

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Artist

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

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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