Artwork

Meadow Pond, New York

Meadow Pond, New York, by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, graphite, 1892
Meadow Pond, New York, by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, graphite, 1892

Meadow Pond, New York is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Charles Frederick William Mielatz. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Meadow Pond, New York is a graphite drawing created by Charles Frederick William Mielatz in 1892 on wove paper. It exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering landscapes with precision and attention to detail.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene wetland scene with bare trees, a fence, and tall vegetation surrounding a pond. The tranquil atmosphere is conveyed through the artist's representation of the natural environment.

Technique & Style

Mielatz employed graphite to capture the scene, allowing the texture of the paper to influence the appearance of his lines. The trees are rendered with confident strokes, while the water is treated more loosely, creating a sense of contrast between defined and suggestive elements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Frederick William Mielatz

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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