Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size encounters and events

encounters and events

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An artistic admirer of ornithology

True Size - 52 x 35cm including 8mm border

Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size encounters and eventsAngus was a prolific New Zealand artist who paved the way for female artists through her landscapes and self portraits. She became a leading pioneer in the creation of a New Zealand style in her early career. Kiwi art critic, Hamish Keith dubbed this style of art as New Zealandism. Anguss appreciation of Buddhism is represented by the lotus flower in Rutu. There is an idelisation of the Virgin Mary with the halo as well as bicultural blending by Angus