Paula Rego
Crying, from: Jane Eyre - Poetry and Story, 2001
Lithograph on wove paper
Sheet: 59.5 x 43 cm
Edition of 35 plus 14 AP
Signed and numbered in pencil
Stories were central to Rego's practice as an artist, and few were so perfectly attuned to her focus as Charlotte Brontë's classic Jane Eyre. With its vivid mix of cruelty,...
Stories were central to Rego's practice as an artist, and few were so perfectly attuned to her focus as Charlotte Brontë's classic Jane Eyre. With its vivid mix of cruelty, a resilient female heroine, and a male authority figure whose power is subverted, it proved to be incredibly fruitful as source material for one of Rego's most spectacular printmaking projects.
In the early 2000s the artist was invited to make lithographs at the legendary Curwen Studio by master printmaker Stanley Jones. Over the following months she would create twenty-five prints inspired by the novel. These were not merely illustrations, but visceral images infused with the sombre fantasies and magical realism that define her greatest work. They challenge gender stereotypes and tackle head on the abuse of power and stultifying effects of an oppressive society.
Lithography was the perfect conduit for Rego's exceptional skills as a draughtswoman, and she experimented with a range of innovative techniques while creating the Jane Eyre prints. Some were drawn directly onto the stones in Jones's Cambridgeshire workshop, while others were created on transfer paper in her London studio. Each work is a searing testament to Rego's fierce intensity and startling originality.
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In the early 2000s the artist was invited to make lithographs at the legendary Curwen Studio by master printmaker Stanley Jones. Over the following months she would create twenty-five prints inspired by the novel. These were not merely illustrations, but visceral images infused with the sombre fantasies and magical realism that define her greatest work. They challenge gender stereotypes and tackle head on the abuse of power and stultifying effects of an oppressive society.
Lithography was the perfect conduit for Rego's exceptional skills as a draughtswoman, and she experimented with a range of innovative techniques while creating the Jane Eyre prints. Some were drawn directly onto the stones in Jones's Cambridgeshire workshop, while others were created on transfer paper in her London studio. Each work is a searing testament to Rego's fierce intensity and startling originality.
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Any questions? We are happy to help. Call: 0117 279 6402 or send us a message now.
Framing - This piece has been framed by an experienced in-house framing team to conservation standards. This is included in the price. We use archival materials and 99% anti UV glass to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the artwork. All frames are bespoke, taking into account the precise needs of each piece in terms of preservation and presentation. Click here for more information.
Home Approvals - Want to see the artwork in situ? There is a lot to consider when buying art: artist, subject, age, provenance, budget, and we can only apologise for making it more difficult by having such fantastic works to choose from. To compensate, we’re delighted to be able to offer you a home approval if you live close to one of our Hidden cities. Click here for more information, or feel free to get in touch.
Worldwide Delivery - We offer free collection from any one of our galleries. Alternatively, we ship worldwide using a fully insured specialist art courier to ensure your new purchase reaches you without any fuss or stress. Please contact us for a quote or visit our Shipping FAQs for more information.
Hidden focuses on sought after, limited edition prints by the most illustrious artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Click here to view more work from our collection.
**Hidden is compliant with Anti Money Laundering regulations and registered with HMRC in accordance with 5AMLD. This means that should you wish to purchase work/s for the sterling equivalent of 10,000 Euros or over, we will ask you for some additional verification for anti-money laundering purposes.**
