Cornelia Lotz in White Dress

Károly Lotz, a German-Hungarian painter, created this portrait of "Cornelia Lotz in White Dress" in 1900, just four years before his death. Lotz was a prolific artist, known for his romantic landscapes, monumental murals, and frescos, particularly in the Venetian master Tiepolo's style. His career saw him become a professor at various art academies in Budapest and even dean of a newly established department for women painters. This painting, however, showcases his skill in portraiture, a genre for which he was also highly regarded. His wife and daughters often modeled for his portraits and nudes. While the specific relationship to Cornelia Lotz isn't detailed, it's possible she was a family member, given his practice of using loved ones as subjects. The artwork reflects the refined elegance of the turn of the 20th century, a period when Lotz was still actively creating, even undertaking major public commissions like the "Apotheosis of the Habsburg Dynasty" in 1903.