Portia Geach b. 1873

Also known as Portia Stranston Geach, Portia Swanston Geach
  • Artist
An active feminist all her life, Portia Geach spent much of her life tirelessly campaigning on behalf of women's rights. Her art making also reflected this desire to show the world the feminine voice, producing artworks with powerful female figures.
Name
Portia Geach
Also known as:
  • Portia Stranston Geach
  • Portia Swanston Geach (misspelling)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • Political activist (ANZSIC code: 9559)
Birth date
1873
Birth place
Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
5 October 1959
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Burial place
Northern Suburbs Crematorium, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1890 - c.1959
  • c.1917 - c.1957
Residence
  • c.1929 - c.1959 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1922 - c.1929 Cremorne Point, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1904 - c.1959 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1901 - c.1904 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book