Boy Holding a Ball 1916

"Boy Holding a Ball" (1916) by Béla Czóbel is an oil painting depicting a young boy sitting on a chair, holding a colorful ball. The boy's features are simplified, with bold lines and vibrant colors, suggesting a connection to the Expressionist movement. This piece is characteristic of Czóbel's work, which often explored themes of childhood and innocence through a distinctive style that combined elements of Expressionism and Fauvism. The painting is notable for its bold use of color and its simplified forms, which contribute to its emotional impact and sense of immediacy.