Rita Angus
New Zealand artist (1908–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rita Angus (12 March 1908 – 25 January 1970), 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.[1]
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Rita Angus | |
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Born | Henrietta Catherine Angus (1908-03-12)12 March 1908 Hastings, New Zealand |
Died | 25 January 1970(1970-01-25) (aged 61) Wellington, New Zealand |
Education | Canterbury College School of Art Elam School of Fine Arts Chelsea School of Art |
Known for | Oil and watercolour painting |
Spouse |
Alfred Cook
(m. 1930; div. 1939) |
Website | www |
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