Paula Rego

(British/Portuguese, 1935–2022)

Paula Rego was a Portuguese artist known for her paintings and prints which were often based on children’s folktales. Among her most famous works are her Dog Women paintings, a playful series depicting a magical realist world where women behave as dogs. Rego’s work was heavily influenced by Surrealist artists like Joan Miró, though gradually her paintings have become more realistically rendered with similarities to the work of the painter Balthus in their strong, clear drawing style and depictions of women in strange or unsettling situations. Born on January 26, 1935 in Lisbon, Portugal, she went on to study in London at the Slade School of Fine Art. Rego’s work can be found in the collections of the National Gallery in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Tate Gallery in London, among others. She passed away at her home in North London on June 8 at the age of 87.

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Paula Rego (799 results)
PIRATES TAKING AWAY LOST BOYS (ROSENTHAL 90), 1992

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PIRATES TAKING AWAY LOST BOYS (ROSENTHAL 90), 1992

Sale Date: May 9, 2018

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IN THE PIRATES’ HOLD (ROSENTHAL 100), 1992

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IN THE PIRATES’ HOLD (ROSENTHAL 100), 1992

Sale Date: May 9, 2018

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EMBARKATION (ROSENTHAL 76), 1992

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EMBARKATION (ROSENTHAL 76), 1992

Sale Date: May 9, 2018

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WENDY SEWING ON PETER'S SHADOW, 1992

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WENDY SEWING ON PETER'S SHADOW, 1992

Sale Date: May 9, 2018

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REFECTORY (ROSENTHAL 212), 2001–2002

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REFECTORY (ROSENTHAL 212), 2001–2002

Sale Date: May 9, 2018

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Lady on a Donkey and Man with a Guitar

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Lady on a Donkey and Man with a Guitar

Sale Date: March 28, 2018

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Crow, from 'Nine London Birds', 1994

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Crow, from 'Nine London Birds', 1994

Sale Date: March 28, 2018

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Prince Pig and his first Bride (Rosenthal 231), 2006

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Prince Pig and his first Bride (Rosenthal 231), 2006

Sale Date: March 21, 2018

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Farewell, From the series

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Farewell, From the series "The..., 1996–1998

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Lost Girl, From

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Lost Girl, From "The children's..., 1996–1998

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Black Dog, From the series

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Black Dog, From the series "The..., 1996–1998

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Messenger, From the series

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Messenger, From the series "The..., 1996–1998

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Moon Eggs, 2005

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Moon Eggs, 2005

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Cortesão, 1981

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Cortesão, 1981

Sale Date: February 28, 2018

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Polly put the kettle on

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Polly put the kettle on

Sale Date: February 8, 2018

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Peter Pan and Captain Hook

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Peter Pan and Captain Hook

Sale Date: February 8, 2018

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Jane Eyre; In the Comfort of the..., 2001–2002

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Jane Eyre; In the Comfort of the..., 2001–2002

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

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Dr Dog; Dr Cat; and Lessons, 1982

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Dr Dog; Dr Cat; and Lessons, 1982

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

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Girl with Little Man and Dog; The..., 1987–1991

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Girl with Little Man and Dog; The..., 1987–1991

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

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Night Stories; Good Morning; Andromeda; , 1987–1990

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Night Stories; Good Morning; Andromeda; , 1987–1990

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

Auction Closed

Goosey, Goosey Gander; and Old King Cole,..., 1989

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Goosey, Goosey Gander; and Old King Cole,..., 1989

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

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Little Miss Muffet I; Three Blind Mice I;..., 1989

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Little Miss Muffet I; Three Blind Mice I;..., 1989

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

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Polly Put the Kettle On; Hickety, Pickety;..., 1989

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Polly Put the Kettle On; Hickety, Pickety;..., 1989

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

Auction Closed

Who Killed Cock Robin? I; Little Miss Muffet , 1989

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Who Killed Cock Robin? I; Little Miss Muffet , 1989

Sale Date: January 25, 2018

Auction Closed

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