Rita Angus, New Zealand painter (died 1970)

Henrietta Catherine Angus, known as Rita Cook early in her career, was a New Zealand painter who, alongside Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston, is regarded as one of the leading figures in twentieth-century New Zealand art. She worked primarily in oil and watercolour, and became known for her portraits and landscapes.

March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 294 days remain until the end of the year.