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Rita Angus
Henrietta Catherine Angus: A Pioneer of New Zealand Art Rita Angus, as she became known, was born on March 12, 1908, in Hastings, a small coastal town in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. Her early life was marked by constant movement – her father, William McKenzie Angus, was a carpenter and construction worker, leading his family across the country to meet various building contracts. This nomadic upbringing instilled within her a
keen observational eye and an independent spirit, shaping her artistic perspective in profound ways. From a young age, Rita demonstrated a remarkable talent for drawing, receiving private lessons that nurtured her burgeoning passion for art. Her formal education at Palmerston North Girls’ High School from 1922 to 1926 provided a solid foundation, recognizing and encouraging her innate abilities – teachers noted her exceptional artisti…