Painted in 1899, La Chata (“The Snub-Nosed Girl”) marks a captivating transition in the eighteen-year-old Pablo Picasso’s career as he absorbed the radical influences of modernism in Barcelona. Originally executed in a mixed technique of charcoal, watercolor, and gouache, this narrow vertical composition reflects the graphic experimentation and emerging Expressionist style that defined the circles around the Els Quatre Gats café. Housed in the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, this portrait highlights Picasso’s ability to convey bold character and psychological intrigue through minimal, expressive gestures and striking verticality.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted Execution: Meticulously hand-crafted layer by layer by experienced studio artists, adapting the graphic charcoal contours and fluid gouache tones of the original into a rich, durable oil paint medium on canvas.
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Archival-Grade Materials: Rendered on high-density pure linen canvas using professional-grade oil pigments to resist fading, yellowing, and environmental aging over time.
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Expressive & Structural Precision: Accurately preserves the elongated silhouette, expressive line work, and bold character modeling that distinguish this early masterpiece.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Narrow hallway wall, gallery column, executive study nook, or private bedroom suite.
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Commercial: Boutique hotel corridors, avant-garde cafes, design studio lounges, and fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Title | La Chata (The Snub-Nosed Girl) |
| Original Artist | Pablo Picasso |
| Original Execution Date | $1899$ |
| Art Style & Genre | Expressionism / Early Years (Elongated Portrait Study) |
| Production Method | $100\%$ Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas |
| Medium | Artist-Grade Oil Paint on Pure Linen Canvas |
| Original Dimensions | $7.6 \times 31.6\text{ cm}$ ($\approx 3.0 \times 12.4\text{ in.}$) |
| Custom Size Options | Available in original proportions or custom-scaled dimensions |
| Location of Original | Museu Picasso, Barcelona, Spain |
| Shipping Format | Rolled in Heavy-Duty Protective Tube (Stretched/Framed options available) |










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