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Rita Angus

New Zealand artist (1908–1970)

  • Fame46.6
  • Momentum1.8
  • Wikipedia803
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1908–1970, aged 62New Zealand
New ZealandNew ZealandArtistsArtist
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    10 languages
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  • Era
    1908–1970
    Aged 62
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Updated 2026-06-19

Henrietta Catherine Angus, known as Rita Cook early in her career, was a New Zealand painter who, alongside Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, is regarded as one of the leading figures in twentieth-century New Zealand art. She worked primarily in oil and watercolour, and became known for her portraits and landscapes.

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46.6
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Momentum1.8
Historical10.3
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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