Frauenakt

karolylotz

gouache

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painterly

painting painterly

watercolor

"Frauenakt" is a nude study of a woman by Hungarian artist Károly Lotz, known for his academic style and portraiture. The figure, draped in a sheer cloth, rests her head on her arm against a rocky outcrop, her gaze downcast. Lotz's meticulous brushwork renders the smooth skin tones and the folds of fabric with an almost sculptural quality. The painting is reminiscent of classical nude studies, highlighting the idealized female form.