Rita Angus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rita Angus

New Zealand artist (1908-1970)

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1908

Place of Birth: Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 25-Jan-1970

Profession: painter, printmaker

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Rita Angus (12 March 1908 – 25 January 1970) was a New Zealand painter.
Along with Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, she is credited as one of the leading figures in twentieth century New Zealand art.
She worked primarily in oil and water colour, and is well known for her portraits and landscapes.