Dog Woman

"Dog Woman" by Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego exemplifies her distinctive style, blending elements of genre painting with influences from Expressionism. Her work often reflects feminist themes and incorporates folk motifs from her native Portugal. In this piece, Rego's shift from abstract to more representational forms is evident, using her preferred pastels to evoke emotion and narrative. The painting combines a storytelling aspect with bold imagery, characteristic of her engagement with storybooks, while exploring societal and personal identities through striking, emotionally charged visuals.