Artwork

Portrait of Károly Lotz

Portrait of Károly Lotz, by Ede Balló, oil, 1900
Portrait of Károly Lotz, by Ede Balló, oil, 1900

Portrait of Károly Lotz is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ede Balló. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Károly Lotz is an oil painting created by Ede Balló in 1900, currently housed at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a seated man with a white beard and hair, wearing a dark suit jacket, with his hands resting in his lap, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features visible brushstrokes that add texture to the subject's attire and facial features, contributing to the overall introspective atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ede Balló

Artist

Ede Balló

Ede Balló (1859–1936) was an artist, born in Liptovský Mikuláš.