"Rita Angus - Black, White + Brown" Painting
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
44 W x 44 H in
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My portrait painting of Rita Angus in her studio painting her own portrait. Based upon an old B&W photo ( Rita Angus - An Artists Life, Te Papa Press - available from , This is another tonal study with a twist. Background is in Black & White. Foreground, Rita and Easel in various Brown hues, with ...
Year Created:
2017
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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Rarity:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
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44 W x 44 H x 1 D in
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Not Applicable
Frame:
Not Framed
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Certificate is Included
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Ships in a Crate
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Artists Statement:
I take my inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite movement—an artistic tradition rooted in poetry, literature, and classical mythology. The work of painters such as John Everett Millais and John William Waterhouse captivates me with its rich storytelling, luminous color, and meticulous attention to detail.
In a modern context, I reinterpret this tradition by celebrating New Zealand’s heroes and iconic brands, particularly those that have shaped our artistic and cultural landscape. My paintings blend classical composition with contemporary narratives, creating a bridge between the past and present.
Through this approach, I aim to honor the depth and beauty of the Pre-Raphaelites while telling uniquely New Zealand stories—imbued with the same sense of wonder, symbolism, and emotional intensity that inspired the original movement.
Born and grew up in Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand to Australian parents before moving to Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. Now living and painting in Otago, New Zealand
Friend of the Royal Academy of Arts, U.K. 2021/2022
NZ Academy of Fine Art, Wellington, since 2021
Friend of the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Wellington since 2017
Full Artistic Member since March 2010 - Otago Art Society, New Zealand
Inspiration:
[ English Painters] Pre-Raphaelites / Victorian painters such as J W Waterhouse, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema & Arthur Hacker
The Impressionists tried to capture the light and a fleeting moment in time.
Notable members amongst the group included Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Frédéric Bazille, Edgar Degas , Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro and Paul Cézanne
[ Other French Painters]William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jean-Leon Gerome, Charles Bargue & Jules Bastien-Lepage
[ New Zealand Painters ] Charles F Goldie, Rita Angus, Colin McCahon,Sir Toss Woollaston & Grahame Sydney
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