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Paula Rego

Portuguese-British visual artist (1935-2022) · Portugal · Artists · Died at 87

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Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego was a British-Portuguese visual artist, widely considered the pre-eminent woman artist of the late 20th and early 21st century, known particularly for her paintings and prints based on storybooks.

A life in dates

2022Died8 June 20222016Royal AcademicianAward2011Honorary Doctor of the University of LisbonAward2010Dame Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward2005Honorary doctor of the University of OxfordAward2004Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the SwordAward1935Born26 January 1935

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Rego's studioRego's studioPortuguese flag flying at half-mast at the Museu Colecção Berardo following Rego's deathPortuguese flag flying at half-mast at the Museu Colecção Berardo following Rego's deathCasa das Histórias Paula Rego, Cascais, PortugalCasa das Histórias Paula Rego, Cascais, Portugal

Awards

Royal Academician2016
Honorary Doctor of the University of Lisbon2011
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire2010
Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford2005
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword2004
Prémio Autores

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Spouse: Victor Willing

About this person

Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego was a British-Portuguese visual artist, widely considered the pre-eminent woman artist of the late 20th and early 21st century, known particularly for her paintings and prints based on storybooks. Rego's style evolved from abstract towards representational, and she favoured pastels over oils for much of her career. Her work often reflects feminism, coloured by folk-themes from her native Portugal.

Country
Portugal
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2022 · aged 87

In common with Paula

John ConstableBoth received Royal AcademicianAlfred MunningsBoth received Royal Academician

Artists from Portugal 4

Luís I of Portugal57.8Amadeo de Souza Cardoso53.1Carlos I of Portugal61.2Joana Vasconcelos51.7

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