Fresco_scheme 2.

Károly Lotz, a German-Hungarian painter, was renowned for his monumental murals and frescos, often working in a style reminiscent of the Venetian master Tiepolo. This "Fresco_scheme 2." likely represents one of the many preparatory studies or conceptual designs for his large-scale decorative projects. Lotz's career was marked by numerous significant commissions, particularly for public buildings in Budapest and Vienna. He created grand ceiling frescoes for the Budapest Opera, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and the Hungarian National Museum, among others. He was also known for his portraits and nudes, and his later works, after marrying his brother's widow, were signed Károly Jacoboy-Lotz. Given that Lotz was active in designing extensive fresco schemes, this piece offers a glimpse into his creative process, illustrating how he might have conceptualized the composition, figures, and overall narrative before undertaking the massive task of painting directly onto walls or ceilings.