Rita Angus
New Zealand artist (1908-1970) · New Zealand · On the map · Artists · Died at 61
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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Country
New Zealand
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1970 · aged 61
