Rita Angus

Rita Angus (12 March 1908 - 27 January 1970) is a New Zealand painter. Along with Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston she is credited with introducing modern styles to New Zealand art. She worked primarily in oil and water color, and is well known for her portraits and landscapes.

Exhibitions and awards

• 1930: exhibition with Canterbury Society of Arts
• 1932: exhibition with The Group
• 1940: Cass exhibited at the National Centennial Exhibition of New Zealand Art
• 1957: Angus' first solo exhibition, at the Wellington Art Centre gallery
• 1958: Association of New Zealand Art Society Fellowship allows Angus to travel to England and Europe for a year to study at the Chelsea School of Art.