Jane Eyre Illustrated And Signed By Paula Rego

Published by Enitharmon Editions, London. Date: 2003. First edition. pp. 61 + subscriber’s list. Number 79 of 250 copies signed by Paula Rego and Marina Warner. Size: 27cm x 38cm. Original pictorial cloth-backed boards. Printed in Verona on 200 gsm GardaPat and bound by The Fine Bindery. Illustrated throughout in colour and black and white and with a folding plate. Slightly rubbed to the base of the front board. Light damp stain to the top left of the rear panel. A very good indeed, tight, bright, clean copy with very clean plates. Scarce.

Paula Rego: A Short Biography

Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British visual artist known for her powerful and provocative paintings and prints. Rego’s work is characterized by its narrative style, often drawing on folk tales, literature, and her personal experiences. Her art frequently explores themes of power, feminism, and family dynamics, often with a surreal and unsettling twist.

Early Life and Education
Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Rego was raised in a privileged yet strict household. She was sent to a finishing school in England, which she found repressive, but later attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Her time at Slade marked the beginning of her lifelong career in art.

Artistic Career
Rego’s early works were influenced by Surrealism, but she gradually developed a unique style that combined figuration with strong narrative elements. Her work gained international recognition in the 1980s, particularly after she became the first artist-in-residence at the National Gallery in London.

Major Works
Some of her most famous works include the series “The Maids”, “Dog Women”, and “The Abortion Series”. These works are noted for their exploration of gender roles, power dynamics, and the human condition, often conveyed through intense and sometimes disturbing imagery.

Legacy
Paula Rego was widely regarded as one of the most significant contemporary artists of her time. Her work has been exhibited worldwide, and she received numerous accolades for her contributions to art.

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