The artwork titled “Girl with a Yellow Headband” is a distinguished piece by the artist Oskar Kokoschka, created between 1908 and 1909. Executed in pencil on paper, this work falls within the Expressionism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. The dimensions of the artwork are 31.1 x 44.5 cm, and it currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork features a female figure adorned with a yellow headband, standing in a relaxed yet contemplative pose with her arms resting on either side. Her attire consists of a flowing skirt rendered in delicate yet purposeful pencil marks, highlighted with minimalistic watercolor washes to suggest shape and form. The simplicity of the line work contrasts with subtle hues, emphasizing both movement and emotion characteristic of Expressionism. The figure’s downward gaze and placid expression imbue the piece with a sense of introspection. The background remains unadorned, focusing attention entirely on the subject. The initials “OK” are visible in the bottom left corner, serving as the artist’s signature.