{"title":"Rita Angus Prints","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRita Angus (1908–1970) was one of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists, known for her distinctive portraits, self-portraits, landscapes and still-life paintings. A leading figure in New Zealand modernism, Angus developed a highly individual style characterised by strong composition, clarity and a distinctive use of colour.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features prints of Rita Angus’s celebrated works, including \u003cem\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRutu 1951\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Aviatrix\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTree\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSelf Portrait, Smoking\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/looknz.art\/collections\/te-papa-fine-art-prints\" title=\"Te Papa Fine Art Prints\"\u003ePart of the Te Papa Fine Art Print Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cleopatra-print","title":"Cleopatra Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe A2 and True Size (550 x 670mm) prints are available by preorder only. Please allow 15–25 working days for delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRita Angus’s *Cleopatra* print reflects her fascination with history, mythology, and the blending of different cultural influences. Created during a period when she explored themes of identity and power, the work portrays Cleopatra with a striking mix of classical and modernist styles. Angus depicted the Egyptian queen with bold outlines, rich colours, and symbolic details, merging ancient iconography with her unique artistic vision. This print showcases Angus's talent for merging narrative and symbolism, highlighting her creative approach to reinterpreting historical figures with a modern, personal twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":39575617536129,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":40041091793025,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Size","offer_id":39575617601665,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_Cleopatra_print_framed_2048x2049_f821fefa-4a72-4e9f-b018-56df0b73807d.jpg?v=1677628953"},{"product_id":"central-otago-print","title":"Central Otago, Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe A2 and True size (890 x 730mm) prints are available by preorder only. Please allow 15–25 working days for delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the beauty of Central Otago with a fine art print of Rita Angus's original painting \"Central Otago\". Her masterful use of color, scale, perspective, and light captures the region's dynamic landscape in a stunning composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRita Angus's time in Central Otago inspired her art. Visiting in the late 1930s and 1940s, she captured the region’s rugged hills, rocky terrain, and vast skies. Her bold colours and precise compositions highlighted the unique light and beauty of the landscape, creating timeless works that remain iconic in New Zealand art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":39575854317697,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":40041087729793,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39575854383233,"sku":"","price":575.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_CentralOtago_print_framed_2048x2048_f9395521-aaf5-4b31-b0c1-008864ab93fb.jpg?v=1677628779"},{"product_id":"leo-bensemann-print","title":"Leo Bensemann Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the best quality reproduction prints of famous New Zealand paintings with this stunning portrait of Leo Bensemann by Rita Angus. The print is a true-to-life representation of the original painting, with crisp detail and vibrant colours that make the image come to life. Angus carefully planned the composition to exaggerate the lean and angular planes of Bensemann's face, resulting in a powerful and restrained portrayal of masculine energy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA2: The print size is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e468 × 390 mm, with a white border to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA2 paper (594 × 420 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge: 550 × 670 mm with a 20 mm white border\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"A2","offer_id":40832683212929,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":39575621599361,"sku":null,"price":368.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_LeoBensemannportrait_print_framed_2048x2048_154f7ca5-1270-4942-a05b-a5dedb70b826.jpg?v=1696228397"},{"product_id":"rutu-1951-print","title":"Rutu 1951, Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe True Size print (642 x 823mm) incl. white border is available by preorder only. Please allow 15–25 working days for delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRita's portraits reflect both technical and spiritual journeys, with some being strictly objective and others highly symbolic. Rutu 1951 Print, painted after Angus recovered from a physical and mental breakdown, is her most imaginative self-portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRutu is a celebration of a hybrid and uniquely New Zealand culture, merging Christian and Pacific emblems. The depiction of Rutu references many representations of the Virgin Mary, but she has dark skin and fair hair. Her throne is ornamented with shells and lush vegetation, and behind her, the sun looks almost like a halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is a challenging and stunning example of Angus's ability to merge different cultures and create something truly unique. It's a must-have for anyone interested in art and culture, and it will undoubtedly leave you in awe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":39575621632129,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":40041093431425,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"True Size","offer_id":40174213857409,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/files\/Spotlit_art_gallery_wall_5_1.jpg?v=1695421592"},{"product_id":"tree-print","title":"Tree, Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis symbolic and well-known artwork 'Tree' by the talented artist Rita Angus is available as a high-quality print that matches the original size exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of art that carries deep meaning for the artist. On the completion of this painting, Angus wrote “I am very fortunate, it is as though my life is in two, I am beginning the second half, with a little wisdom from experience and knowledge, and a little genius. I am free to flower, if only for a few years.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this stunning print to your collection and enjoy its symbolic beauty every day. Order now and let this painting inspire you to embrace your own inner growth and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39575621795969,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_Tree1943_print_framed_2048x2049_efbc4b10-22eb-4e1f-aad3-794a496e9c25.jpg?v=1677639191"},{"product_id":"aviatrix-print","title":"The Aviatrix, A3 Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet a taste of adventure with Rita Angus's A3 print, The Aviatrix. Depicting her sister Edna in a flying suit, cap, and goggles, Angus presents the female aviatrix as a symbol of independence and boldness. Edna's pioneering achievement as the first woman member of the East Coast Aero Club to hold a pilot's license is captured in this masterpiece. Angus's use of colour and composition further highlights the power and potential of modern women, making this fine art reproduction an awesome print to add  to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39572163330177,"sku":"RA_Aviatrix Print","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_Aviatrix_print_framed_2048x2048_5feb0eaa-e850-42dd-aab4-ab199a62d0c2.jpg?v=1689822052"},{"product_id":"school-girl-print","title":"Schoolgirl, A3 Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Schoolgirl' is a charming and captivating reproduction A3 print of a New Zealand Schoolgirl painted by renowned artist Rita Angus, accurately capturing the lifelike essence of the original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39572163395713,"sku":"RA_School girl_print","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/products\/RA_Schoolgirl_print_frame_2048x2049_0f281b2c-48f9-40c7-ad54-216a4bb4aa5c.jpg?v=1677638742"},{"product_id":"mangaweka-1973-print","title":"Mangaweka, 1973 Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 500 × 508mm print size is available by preorder only. Please allow 15–25 working days for delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Mangaweka', 1973, is a high-quality reproduction print of Robin White's iconic 1973 painting and depicts a 1930s truck parked in front of a wooden building in Mangaweka. Inspired by a visit in 1971 with poet Sam Hunt, White was struck by the truck blending with the surroundings. She took photos and envisioned the painting. In 1973, she finally created it. Influenced by Rita Angus, the artwork features stylized forms, flattened space, and vibrant light. A structured grid composition highlights the veranda as a dramatic divide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike much of White’s early work, Mangaweka takes a small slice of small-town New Zealand and transforms it into an archetypal image. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robin White","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":39661043187841,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 x 508mm","offer_id":39661043155073,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/files\/TP_RW_Mangaweka-1973_2048x2049_9ffdbcf9-23b6-43dc-9537-eca89150ebf2.jpg?v=1685324615"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-smoking-print","title":"Self Portrait, Smoking, Print","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c40338f3-beaf-466b-a3af-91d19f8ecf9b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-89\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:ff7c66f2-9b10-44df-ae32-c9850062880e-44\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-90\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d052278-c629-4c12-b18c-7150c618a231\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eIn this print, Rita Angus \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-block my-4\"\u003e(Aotearoa New Zealand, b.1908, d.1970) \u003c\/span\u003epresents herself as a “modern woman”, confident, stylish, and in control of her own life. The composition is carefully staged, from the cigarette with its perfect smoke rings to the beret resting casually on her arm. She meets the viewer’s gaze directly, both bold and reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"496\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt was first exhibited in 1937, and it was titled \u003cem data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e“Portrait”. \u003c\/em\u003eIt is one of her most well-known works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"496\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis print is from the Look NZ archive and is our only available edition. It was originally featured in the \u003cem data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eRita Angus: New Zealand Modernist\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition at Te Papa in 2022. The original work is held in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize A3: Actual print size 276 x 355mm with a white border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on Hahnemühle German etching paper\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita Angus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40707192815745,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/files\/2048x2048_1_f14a101f-b105-4cee-8261-ba45e3515bc7.jpg?v=1777514769"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/8799\/4753\/collections\/RA_Cleopatra_print.png?v=1756059998","url":"https:\/\/looknz.art\/collections\/rita-angus-prints.oembed","provider":"Look NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}