Colin McCahon
Colin John McCahon (/məˈkɑːn/; 1 August 1919 – 27 May 1987) was a prominent New Zealand artist whose work over 45 years consisted of various styles, including landscape, figuration, abstraction, and the overlay of painted text. Along with Toss Woollaston and Rita Angus, McCahon is credited with introducing modernism to New Zealand in the mid-20th century. He is regarded as New Zealand's most important modern artist, particularly in his landscape work.
Colin J. McCahon | |
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Colin McCahon | |
| Born | 1 August 1919 Timaru, Timaru District, New Zealand |
| Died | 27 May 1987 (aged 67) Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Ashes scattered at Muriwai, Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | Otago Boys' High School |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Modernism |
| Spouse | Anne Hamblett (1915–1993) |
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