Colin McCahon
New Zealand artist (1919-1987) · New Zealand · On the map · Artists · Died at 67
Colin John McCahon was a New Zealand artist whose work over 45 years consisted of various styles, including landscape, figuration, abstraction, and the overlay of painted text. Along with Toss Woollaston and Rita Angus, McCahon is credited with introducing modernism to New Zealand in the mid-20th century.
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He is regarded as New Zealand's most important modern artist, particularly in his landscape work.
Country
New Zealand
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1987 · aged 67
