Paula Rego (Portuguese, b. 1935)


Untitled Abortion, 2000

Etching, Signed/Numbered

15.35" x 20.08" (39cm x 51 cm)

Edition of 100

Printed by Pauper's Press 2008/2019


New Condition


Receipt from original publisher acts as the COA


"It highlights the fear and pain and danger of an illegal abortion, which is what desperate women have always resorted to. It's very wrong to criminalise women on top of everything else. Making abortions illegal is forcing women to the backstreet solution."


Rego on her Abortion Series in her 2019 interview with The Guardian.


In 1998 a referendum to leagalise abortion in Portugal failed. In response, Portuguese artist, Paula Rego, created the Abortion Series (1988), a selection of paintings which draws attention to the dangers of making abortion illegal. The effect of the series was so powerful that it has been credited with helping sway public opinion to form a second referendum in 2007.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent condition.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Etching

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent condition.