Charles Frederick William Mielatz
1905
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Porch, Old Custom House, Wall Street is a 1905 ink by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a grand building with tall columns and a wide staircase. People walk up the steps, while one person in the foreground leans on a railing, holding a rolled-up paper. The sky is dark, and the ground looks wet, like it might have rained. The building’s details—like the windows and railings—are drawn carefully, but the scene feels quiet and ordinary. The artist used shading to show light and shadow, making the building’s stone look solid. The person in the foreground seems to be waiting, adding a touch of everyday life to the scene. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Mielatz, Charles Frederick William.
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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