Portrait of O’Donnell Moffett 1939

"Portrait of O’Donnell Moffett" is a 1939 oil painting by New Zealand artist Rita Angus, known for her modernist style. The portrait features a young boy, O'Donnell Moffett, with a serious expression, looking directly at the viewer. The painting is characterized by Angus's signature use of strong lines, flat planes of color, and a focus on the sitter's psychological state. Angus's portraiture is often regarded as a representation of New Zealand's social and cultural landscape during the 1930s and 1940s. The work can be viewed at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū in Christchurch, New Zealand.