Pablo Picasso Gouache on Paper

Updated October 15, 2026

Title: Portrait of a Woman with a Colorful Hat and Red Earring Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) Year: Undated. A date-like inscription appears beneath the artist-name inscription; the execution date has not been established. Condition: The supplied photograph shows vivid coloration, visible brushwork, and clearly defined contours. Presented in an ornate gold-toned frame with a cream-colored liner. The canvas and reverse have not been examined; physical condition cannot be fully assessed from the photograph. Provenance: From a private collection. Information concerning its location, earlier ownership, and acquisition dates was not supplied. The above provenance reflects the ownership information provided at the time of cataloging. Visual Description: This expressive portrait depicts a woman with yellow and green hair, a sweeping multicolored hat, and a prominent red drop earring against a deep blue background. Her face combines frontal and profile features, with asymmetrical eyes, an angular nose, and red lips outlined in black. Passages of pink, cream, ochre, and pale blue model the face, while bold dark contours emphasize its altered proportions. Her clothing combines striped red and green sections with purple accents and a blue-gray checked lapel. Loose brushwork and contrasting colors animate the composition. Bears an inscription reading "Picasso" near the upper left, with a smaller date-like notation beneath.

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