Bernice Agar b. 1885

Also known as née Agar Bernice Hardie
  • Artist (Photographer)
Glamorous and highly accomplished photographer best known for her images of Sydney socialites and brides. Such was her skill that when she retired upon marriage Cato claims 'the leading camera men of this country breathed a sigh of relief'.

Citations

  • Hall, Barbara / Mather, Jenni (1986), 'Australian Women Photographers 1840-1960’, Richmond, Vic.

  • (1933), Steering Wheel and Society & Home, 05-01.

  • Information sourced from Lennon, Jane.

  • Gillespie, Christine (1981), 'Australian Women Photographers 1890-1950’, George Paton Gallery catalogue, Parkville, Vic.

See also

  • 'IMAGE: Clara Butt Rutherford, 1921, gelatin silver, National Library of Australia PIC P663'.
  • 'PORTRAIT: Bernice Agar, Self Portrait, photograph (National Gallery of Australia). Courtesy Barbara Hall'.
  • 'Heritage: ADD section 6, plate 238'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book