Artwork
Washington Arch
Washington Arch is an ink print by Charles Frederick William Mielatz. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:Washington Arch, in graphite, lower left corner of sheet; No. 9, in black ink, lower right corner of sheet; I47401, in graphite on verso, lower left corner; 6G, in graphite on verso lower left corner; signed: Mielatz imp., in pencil, lower center; MIELATZ/'93 '09, in plate, lower right
About this work
Overview
Charles Frederick William Mielatz's 1909 etching, Washington Arch, is a black-and-white print depicting a New York City monument.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the Washington Arch, adorned with intricate carvings, including a Latin phrase on its top. A serene pond with lily pads and water plants lies before it, with pedestrians and a horse-drawn carriage in the scene.
Technique & Style
Mielatz employed fine lines to capture details such as foliage and water ripples, characteristic of his skill as an etcher and graphic artist.
Context
As a Prussian-born American artist, Mielatz worked in various mediums, including etching, painting, and lithography, often focusing on architectural subjects.
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Artist & collection
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.
