Portrait of Betty Curnow 1942

"Portrait of Betty Curnow" is a 1942 oil painting by New Zealand artist Rita Angus, currently housed at the Auckland Art Gallery. The painting features a portrait of Betty Curnow, a prominent figure in the New Zealand arts scene, sitting in a chair. She is wearing a bold patterned blouse and a green skirt, with a blue cloth held in her lap. Angus is renowned for her realistic style and portrayal of New Zealand life, and this painting embodies her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the character of her subjects. The painting is a powerful representation of both the artist's skill and the individual subject's personality.