Paula Rego's Drawings and Lithographs at Galerie Lelong
Galerie Lelong presents a new exhibition focusing on Paula Rego's drawings and lithographs from 2005 to 2007. During this intense three-year period, the artist, then in her 70s, worked almost exclusively in her London studio, drawn to the immediacy of these mediums for exploring darker, more complex themes. Rego, an avid reader of novels, tales, and legends, previously drew inspiration from works like Jane Eyre and Peter Pan. The exhibition includes her Prince Pig series, which critically examines the moral of The King of Pigs, a 16th-century tale by Venetian writer Straparola. The pig, a recurring anthropomorphic figure in Rego's work, was her favorite animal, evoking memories of her grandparents' pig in her Portuguese childhood.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Galerie Lelong focuses on Paula Rego's drawings and lithographs.
- The works span 2005–2007, a three-year period of intense studio practice.
- Rego turned 70 during this period.
- She devoted herself almost exclusively to drawing and lithography.
- These mediums allowed her to explore darker and more complex themes.
- Rego was an avid reader of novels, tales, and legends.
- Previous inspirations include Jane Eyre and Peter Pan.
- The Prince Pig series explores the moral of The King of Pigs by Straparola.
- The pig is a recurring figure in Rego's work, reminiscent of her grandparents' pig in Portugal.
Entities
Artists
- Paula Rego
Institutions
- Galerie Lelong
Locations
- London
- Portugal