Gita Teearu (s. 1934) – “Pirita jõgi” Drypoint on Paper

Gita Teearu (s. 1934) is a renowned artist, born in Sindi. She began her studies at ERKI in 1956 and graduated in 1962. Since then, she has been working as a freelance artist in Tallinn. She became a member of the Artists’ Union in 1973. Teearu is known for her romantic nature motifs, often using multicolored intaglio. She has been exhibiting her work since 1961. The piece “Pirita jõgi” is a drypoint on paper, measuring 60 x 46 cm. It is marked on the left with “Pirita jõgi” Drypoint 15/75 and on the right with Teearu’s signature.