Agnes Goodsir
1864–1939 · Australian · 10 artworks
Post-Impressionismmuted color palettesintimate domestic scenessubtle brushworknatural lightportraiture
artist bio
Agnes Goodsir was an Australian painter known for her intimate portraits and still life paintings rendered in a Post-Impressionist style. She spent much of her career in Paris, capturing the bohemian spirit of the era through her depictions of women and domestic scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Goodsir's work allows students to explore the use of color and light to create mood and atmosphere in interior scenes and portraits. Students can also learn about composition and how to arrange elements within a painting to create a balanced and harmonious image.
related: Eva Gonzales, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot
