Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size True Size - 52 x

True Size - 52 x 35cm including 8mm border

An artistic admirer of ornithology

Maori moko and kowhaiwhai

bird movements and migrations

Some of her most popular paintings have been reproduced as high quality Limited Edition Prints which are now available through the Te Papa Store

Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size True Size - 52 xAngus 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