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Agnes enigma

Karen Quinlan considers the case of Agnes Goodsir, whose low profile in Australia belies her overseas acclaim.

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Selected images

Girl with Cigarette, c. 1925 by Agnes Goodsir

Girl with Cigarette, c. 1925 by Agnes Goodsir

Agnes Goodsir (left) and Rachel Dunn (aka Cherry) (second from left) at Valerie en Caix, c. 1930 photographer unknown

Agnes Goodsir (left) and Rachel Dunn (aka Cherry) (second from left) at Valerie en Caix, c. 1930 photographer unknown

The Parisienne, c.1924 by Agnes Goodsir

The Parisienne, c.1924 by Agnes Goodsir

Self-Portrait, 1923 by Romaine Brooks

Self-Portrait, 1923 by Romaine Brooks

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.