Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size An artistic admirer of ornithology

An artistic admirer of ornithology

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exaggerating the lean angular planes of her subject’s face so that the V of his chin and jacket echo the diagonal movement established by the plunging mountains

Rita Angus, 'Rutu', 1951 - Print Size:True Size An artistic admirer of ornithologyAngus 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