Label written by Annabel Buxton

<strong>Self-portrait (with moth and caterpillar)</strong>  1943

Self-portrait (with moth and caterpillar)    1943
pencil and watercolour, 330 x 240 mm
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, on loan from the Rita Angus Estate

Self-portrait (with moth and caterpillar)

WOW!!I Like moths and catterpillers. My sister does too. we both LOVE this picture


This label was contributed by Annabel Buxton from Cashmere Avenue School.

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