Artwork

Landscape with a Sweep-pole Well

Landscape with a Sweep-pole Well, by Károly Lotz, watercolor, 1869
Landscape with a Sweep-pole Well, by Károly Lotz, watercolor, 1869

Landscape with a Sweep-pole Well is a watercolor painting by Károly Lotz. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Sweep-pole Well is a watercolor painting created by Károly Lotz in 1869, now held at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape centered around a sweep-pole well, set against a cloudy sky and expansive flat terrain.

Technique & Style

Visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by greens and browns contribute to the image's texture and sense of movement.

Context

This work exemplifies Károly Lotz's skill in landscape painting, a genre in which he was particularly accomplished.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Károly Lotz

Artist

Károly Lotz

Károly Lotz (1833–1904) was an artist, born in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.