If you encountered “kokoshka” in a different context (e.g., a brand, a pet name, a dish), the review would change. But based on common usage, the headdress is the main subject.

Kokoschka died in 1980 in Montreux, Switzerland, at the age of 93. Today, he is celebrated for his ability to "paint the soul." His works are highly coveted by collectors; for instance, his paintings have reached auction prices exceeding . Full Name Oskar Kokoschka Birth/Death February 22, 1980 Nationality Austrian (later British citizen) Movement Expressionism Famous Work The Bride of the Wind (1913)

Kokoschka and Alma Mahler began a passionate but stormy three-year affair in 1912. Their relationship was marked by Kokoschka’s extreme possessiveness and emotional instability. He painted her constantly, and his masterpiece, (or "The Tempest"), was created as a tribute to their love during this time.