Student Artwork Guide — (Landscape with Windmill)

Name Class Date

Charles Frederick William Mielatz, (Landscape with Windmill) (1884). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist: Charles Frederick William Mielatz topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-frederick-william-mielatz/
Artist’s dates: 1864 – 1919
Painted: 1884
Original size: 24 x 41 cm

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles Frederick William Mielatz died in 1919; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1989.

(Landscape with Windmill) — Charles Frederick William Mielatz

How big is it?

The original measures 24 × 41 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 55 at death.

Painted when the artist was 20. The artist lived to 55. 0 of the 13 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles Frederick William Mielatz (1864–1919) ▲ this work, 1884 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1890 Main working years: 1890–1906 Late works: from 1906

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Grand Central Station at Night, 1890 topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-grand-central-station-at-night-AQZCFC-en/
Moonlight Hudson River topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-moonlight-hudson-river-AQZCEY-en/
Entrance to Brooklyn Bridge, 1892 topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-entrance-to-brooklyn-bridge-AQZCEU-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Rosy Brown #bf9c78

Catalogued palette

#BF9C78
#352318
#7C5E44
#E2C4A0

These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

Palette: Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Rosy Brown
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles Frederick William Mielatz over the last twelve months — 1 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 China 100.0%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 2 most looked-at works by Charles Frederick William Mielatz

1 (Landscape with Windmill), 1884 this painting 50.0%
2 Clinton Hall, 1898 50.0%

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 15 works by this artist, of which 2 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 1 of them, with 50.0% of that attention. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

early life and artistic beginnings

charles frederick william mielatz, a painter of the late 19th and early 20th century, leaves behind a legacy that, despite the scarcity of personal details, speaks volumes through his art. born in 1864 and passing in 1919, mielatz's life is somewhat of an enigma, yet his brushstrokes on canvas continue to captivate audiences.

artistic contributions

mielatz's artworks, though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, are characterized by a unique blend of realism and an early hint of modernity. his subjects often ranged from landscapes to portraits, each piece imbued with a depth that draws the viewer in.

notably, mielatz's etching on paper, as seen on AllPaintingsStore's platform, showcases his versatility and skill in capturing the essence of his subjects with minimal yet powerful strokes.

his work, much like that of claude monet, as seen in the house seen from the rose garden at the musée marmottan monet (paris, france), demonstrates an evolving understanding of light and its effects on the human experience.

key works:

the evening sun - a poignant example of mielatz's ability to capture the fleeting moments of natural light.

portrait of a young woman - a testament to his skill in portraiture, showcasing depth and emotion.

for a deeper understanding of mielatz's era, AllPaintingsStore's timeline provides a comprehensive overview of art history, from the middle ages to the modern era.

legacy and influence

though mielatz's personal life remains obscure, his artistic legacy is a testament to the enduring power of art. his influence can be seen in subsequent generations of artists who have built upon the foundational work of early modernity.

female dancer by georg kolbe, offers a unique window into the artistic evolution of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as seen at alte nationalgalerie (berlin, germany).

explore charles frederick william mielatz's artworks on AllPaintingsStore: AllPaintingsStore's platform

conclusion

charles frederick william mielatz's life may be shrouded in mystery, but his art speaks with a clarity that transcends time. through AllPaintingsStore's platform, his works, alongside those of his contemporaries and successors, continue to inspire and educate, offering a profound glimpse into the evolution of modern artistry.

Where to read more

The artist Charles Frederick William Mielatz topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-frederick-william-mielatz/
Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/

Find this online

QR code linking to the download page for (Landscape with Windmill)

topimpressionists.com/en/art/download/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/

Cite this artwork

MLA: Mielatz, Charles Frederick William. (Landscape with Windmill). 1884, https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/
APA: Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (1884). (Landscape with Windmill) [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/
Chicago: Charles Frederick William Mielatz. (Landscape with Windmill). 1884. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/
Harvard: Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (1884) (Landscape with Windmill). Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-frederick-william-mielatz-landscape-with-windmill-AS7CTP-en/

(Landscape with Windmill) — Charles Frederick William Mielatz

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Grand Central Station at Night (1890), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Charles Frederick William Mielatz was about 20 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

What color intensity does "(Landscape with Windmill)" by Charles Frederick William Mielatz have?

The color intensity of "(Landscape with Windmill)" is balanced. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

Where can I download "(Landscape with Windmill)" by Charles Frederick William Mielatz?

The image of "(Landscape with Windmill)" by Charles Frederick William Mielatz can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.

Where can I find artworks similar to "(Landscape with Windmill)" by Charles Frederick William Mielatz?

The Similars page of "(Landscape with Windmill)" by Charles Frederick William Mielatz presents related artworks.