Cape Kidnappers 1955

ritaangus

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Christchurch, New Zealand

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

watercolor

expressionist

"Cape Kidnappers" is a 1955 watercolor painting by Rita Angus, a prominent New Zealand artist known for her landscape paintings. The artwork depicts the dramatic coastline of Cape Kidnappers, located on the North Island of New Zealand. Angus's signature style, featuring soft washes of color and subtle details, creates a sense of tranquility and vastness. The composition focuses on the distant, imposing cliffs, contrasting with the foreground's delicate brushstrokes, capturing the unique beauty of New Zealand's natural landscape. This painting is a beautiful example of Angus's contribution to New Zealand art.