plate no. 8406

Kornélia Lotz in White

Károly Lotz, 1900

oilRomanticismportraitfigureportraitdresslandscapeflowersgarden

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric folds, as well as practice soft blending techniques to create a dreamy atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the overall light and shadow patterns using a thin wash of neutral color.
step 03
Block in the main color areas of the dress, skin, and background.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to subtle variations in tone and color.
step 05
Develop the folds and drapery of the dress, using highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 06
Add details to the background, such as the flowers and foliage.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors to create a harmonious and atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the face and dress.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the subtle skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Create the dress color by mixing white with a small amount of yellow ochre and raw umber. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create the darker background tones.

techniques