Artwork
Ericsson's House, Beach Street
Ericsson's House, Beach Street is an ink print by Charles Frederick William Mielatz. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ericsson's House, Beach Street is a 1908 color etching by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, a Prussian-American artist renowned for his detailed etchings of architectural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a three-story brick residential building with a white door, staircase, and multiple windows, some open. Figures outside and a nearby barrel suggest a lively, possibly urban, setting.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of Mielatz's precise, tonal style, the work utilizes color etching techniques to render architectural details with accuracy and depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1908 by Mielatz, an established etcher, painter, lithographer, and educator, known for capturing American buildings of his era.
Context
Reflects Mielatz's focus on documenting urban and architectural scenes of early 20th-century America, highlighting everyday life and architecture.
Legacy
Contributes to Mielatz's legacy as a leading architectural etcher in the United States during his time, exemplifying his mastery of the color etching medium.
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.
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