Dame Paula Parents: Maria de São José Avanti Quaresma de Paiva, José Fernandes Figueiroa Rego
Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego DBE GCSE GOSE RA was a Portuguese-British visual artist known particularly for her paintings and prints based on storybooks. Born on January 26, 1935, in Lisbon, Portugal, Rego’s style evolved from abstract towards representational, and favoured pastels over oils for much of her career. Her work often reflects feminism, coloured … Read more