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Paula Rego Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Paula Rego our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Paula Rego · 1935 – 2022

Sleeping

1986 · Arts Council Collection, London · original 149 x 149 cm

Paula Rego's 'Sleeping' depicts two girls in costume amidst a subtly menacing scene, exploring themes of innocence and danger with her signature narrative style from the 1980s. Discover this evocative painting and bring its rich storytelling into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Self-portrait in red

1962 · National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado, Lisbon · original 152 x 152 cm

Paula Rego's 'Self-portrait in Red,' a dynamic 1962 collage painting, features nine figures amidst fragmented objects and a bold red background, reflecting the artist’s narrative storytelling and psychological depth from the late 20th century. Discover this captivating artwork and bring its unique vision home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (388)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (532)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (223)

Exquisite oil painting by Paula Rego depicting exhausted ballerinas in a poignant expressionist style. Explore movement, vulnerability & raw emotion in this unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (236)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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The Dance

1988

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (342)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Study for 'Crivelli's Garden' (The Visitation)

1991 · Government Art Collection, London · original 80 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (659)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (755)

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Popularity: No. 11 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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The Familly

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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War

View the most popular artwork of Paula Rego ranked #13: War

2003

Explore 'War' by Paula Figueiroa Rego (2003). A haunting expressionistic surrealist painting featuring unsettling rabbit figures & a dreamlike procession. Discover this unique artwork’s texture, symbolism & captivating style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (221)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (945)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (718)

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Popularity: No. 16 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (245)

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Popularity: No. 17 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (860)

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Popularity: No. 18 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (122)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (737)

Admire Paula Rego’s ‘Untitled (737)’ – a captivating portrait of a woman in a bikini. Explore this evocative painting, reflecting her feminist style & Portuguese folklore themes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (891)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (845)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (562)

Explore Paula Rego’s "Untitled (562)", a surreal oil painting depicting an indigenous figure crafting a doll. Discover its symbolic depth, rich textures & haunting beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (741)

Explore Paula Rego’s "Untitled (741)", a dramatic oil painting capturing intense emotion & vulnerability. A unique blend of realism & expressionism, reminiscent of 19th-century art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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Untitled (981)

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Popularity: No. 25 of 49 artworks by Paula Rego
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The artist

Paula Rego

1935 – 2022

Quick facts

Lifespan87 years
Corpus themespsychological depth
Born1935, Lisbon, Portugal
NationalityPortugal
Top-ranked workSleeping
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Works on APS49
Museums on APSArts Council Collection, National Museum of Contemporary Art - Museu do Chiado, Government Art Collection

Biography

A Tapestry of Shadows and Stories: The Life of Paula Rego

Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego was far more than a mere painter; she was a master storyteller who used the canvas to weave intricate, often unsettling, tales of human experience. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1935, her early life was shaped by the heavy, turbulent atmosphere of a world caught between tradition and political upheaval. This sense of underlying tension would become a permanent resident in her work. As she moved from the sun-drenched landscapes of her Portuguese roots to the academic rigor of the Slade School of Fine Art in London, Rego began to develop a visual language that was uniquely her own—one that blended the folk-inspired motifs of her childhood with a sophisticated, modern psychological depth.

Her artistic evolution is a fascinating journey from the abstract to the profoundly representational. In her early years, she experimented with the abstract trends prevalent in the mid-twuieth century, yet she soon found herself drawn to the power of the figure. She discovered that by utilizing recognizable forms—often inspired by storybooks, folklore, and even the domestic sphere—she could explore much darker, more complex themes. Her preference for pastels over oils allowed her to achieve a specific, tactile quality in her work, creating textures that felt both soft and strangely visceral, much like the dreamlike yet haunting narratives she sought to portray.

Feminism, Folklore, and the Unseen Narrative

At the heart of Rego’s oeuvre lies an unwavering commitment to feminist discourse. She possessed a rare ability to take the domestic, the mundane, and the "feminine" and infuse them with a sense of rebellion and agency. Her paintings often feature women navigating spaces that feel both intimate and claustrophobic, challenging the patriarchal gaze by presenting female characters who are complex, powerful, and sometimes even menacing. Through her work, she gave voice to the marginalized, using surrealist imagery to expose the hidden anxieties and societal pressures placed upon women.

This exploration of identity was deeply intertwined with her use of symbolism. Rego frequently employed animals—most notably rabbits—and elements of folklore to act as metaphors for human behavior and social structures. These figures were rarely mere decorations; they were participants in a larger, often surrealist drama. Her work invites the viewer into a world where the boundaries between reality and myth are blurred, forcing an engagement with the psychological truths that lie beneath the surface of everyday life. It is this ability to evoke such profound emotional responses—ranging from curiosity to deep unease—that defines her unique contribution to contemporary art.

Legacy and Artistic Triumph

The significance of Paula Rego’s career cannot be overstated. As a prominent member of The London Group and an Associate Artist at the National Gallery, she occupied a central position in the British modernist movement. Her accolades were numerous, reflecting her status as one of the most influential artists of her era, including being named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). Her exhibitions at prestigious institutions like the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Tate solidified her reputation on the international stage, ensuring that her vision reached far beyond the borders of the UK and Portugal.

Rego’s legacy is found in the way she transformed the act of painting into an act of social commentary. She left behind a body of work that serves as both a historical record of twentieth-century social shifts and a timeless exploration of the human psyche. Her ability to marry the beautiful with the grotesque, and the domestic with the political, continues to inspire generations of artists who seek to use narrative as a tool for profound discovery. Even after her passing in 2022, her stories remain alive, continuing to haunt, provoke, and captivate all who encounter them.

Questions & Answers

Where can I find statistics about Paula Rego's works?

A Stats page exists for Paula Rego, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.

Can I explore Paula Rego's works by subject?

Paula Rego's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Can I visit a virtual museum of Paula Rego's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Paula Rego presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 17, 2026

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