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‘Central Otago’ (3rd of 3)

‘Central Otago’

Rita Angus has been described as one of New Zealand’s most important artists. In this composite landscape she explores the strong lines of the mountains and hills in the South Island.

Courtesy of The Estate of Rita Angus

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Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tamaki
Oil painting by Rita Angus, 1940

Permission of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips. 'Light', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/light/3/3/3