Artwork
Rainy Day, Broadway
Rainy Day, Broadway is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Frederick William Mielatz. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Rainy Day, Broadway is an etching and aquatint print created by Charles Frederick William Mielatz around 1890. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rainy scene on Broadway, with people navigating the wet streets and streetcars moving through the rain. The image captures the effects of light and shadow on the city's architecture.
Technique & Style
Mielatz employed etching and aquatint to create the print, techniques that allowed him to achieve a range of tonal values and textures. The work reflects elements of Impressionism and Realism.
History & Provenance
Mielatz, a Prussian-born American artist, was a prominent figure in late 19th-century American etching. He worked in various mediums, including painting, lithography, and teaching, and focused on urban scenes.
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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.
