Agnes Goodsir facts for kids
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Agnes Goodsir
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| Born | 18 June 1864 Portland, Victoria
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| Died | 11 August 1939 Paris, France
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Bendigo School of Mines and Industries (1898-1899) Académie Delécluse, Paris, France (1899) |
| Known for | portrait painting |
Agnes Noyes Goodsir (born June 18, 1864 – died August 11, 1939) was a talented Australian artist. She was known for painting amazing portraits. Agnes lived in Paris, France, during the 1920s and 1930s.
About Agnes Goodsir
Agnes Goodsir was born in Portland, Victoria, Australia. She was one of eleven children in her family. Her father, David James Cook Goodsir, worked for the customs office in Melbourne.
Agnes began her art training in Australia. She studied with Arthur T. Woodward at the Bendigo School of Mines and Industries from 1898 to 1899. In 1899, some of her artwork was raffled off in Bendigo. This helped her pay for her studies in Paris.
After World War I, many Australian artists traveled to Paris. They wanted to be part of the exciting art scene there. Famous painters like Rupert Bunny and Stella Bowen were drawn to the city.
Agnes Goodsir attended several art schools in Paris. These included the Académie Delécluse, the Académie Julian, and the Académie Colarossi. From about 1912, she spent time in both London and Paris. In 1921, she finally settled in Paris.
While living in Paris, Agnes painted many portraits of interesting people. One famous painting is The Parisienne. It was painted around 1924 and shows her friend, Cherry.
Her artwork was well-known and shown in important exhibitions. She exhibited at the New Salon and the Salon des Indépendants in Paris. Her work was also displayed at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
In 1927, Agnes visited Australia. She showed her paintings at the Macquarie Galleries in Sydney. She also exhibited at the Fine Arts Gallery in Melbourne. In 1938, four of her oil paintings were shown at a special exhibition. This was at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Agnes Goodsir was a member of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. She passed away in Paris, France, in 1939.
Agnes Goodsir's paintings showed strong design and skill. She preferred using oil paints over watercolors. While she painted many still lifes and indoor scenes, her best work was portraits. She painted famous people like Leo Tolstoy, Ellen Terry, and Banjo Paterson. She also painted Bertrand Russell and Dame Eadith Walker.
Where to See Her Art
Agnes Goodsir's paintings are held in several art collections. You can find her work in:
- the National Gallery of Victoria – including The letter and (Woman reading)
- the Bendigo Art Gallery
- the National Gallery of Australia – including In a Latin Quarter studio and The Parisienne
- the Art Gallery of New South Wales – including Chinese skirt
- the State Library of New South Wales – including A. B. Paterson, Banjo
Agnes Goodsir's Legacy
Agnes Goodsir's memory lives on through the Goodsir Scholarship. This award is given by the Bendigo Art Gallery.
In 1978, a street in the Australian suburb of Chisholm was named Goodsir Place. This was done to honor her contributions.
Gallery
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self portrait (circa 1910)
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Woman reading (circa 1910)
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Hydrangeas
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Girl with Cigarette (1925)
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The Parisienne (circa 1924)
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Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, 1927
See also
In Spanish: Agnes Goodsir para niños
