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.
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.
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.
