Agnes Goodsir

Meet Agnes Goodsir (1864–1939), one of Australia’s most celebrated pioneering portrait artists. Born in Portland, Victoria, Agnes broke traditional boundaries to build an extraordinary international art career. Throughout her life, she lived openly with her long-term partner and muse, Rachel Dunn (“Cherry”), creating a bold personal and artistic legacy that challenged the conventions of her era. Agnes stands as a powerful reminder of Australia’s rich history of queer creative trailblazers.