Impressionistic Oil Painting of a Young Girl Writing in Chalk

This original oil painting on canvas depicts a young girl sitting on an asphalt or concrete surface, focused on writing the word 'DADDY' with white chalk. The piece is executed in an impressionistic style with visible, expressive brushwork and a textured impasto technique, particularly evident in the girl's wavy brown hair and her striped pink and blue sweater. She wears dark blue pants and brown shoes, oriented in a three-quarter back view that emphasizes the intimacy and concentrate of the moment. The background is a muted, cool-toned grey with hints of lilac and blue, suggesting a paved playground or driveway. A long, winding chalk line anchors the composition. In the lower right corner, the artist's signature 'RAAB' is visible in dark paint. The artwork is housed in a dark wood frame. The condition appears stable with consistent craquelure across the surface, which is common for aged oil paintings, and no visible losses or major abrasions to the central figure. The color palette is nostalgic and warm despite the cool background tones, dating the work likely to the late 20th century.