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Portia Geach b. 1873

Also known as Portia Stranston Geach, Portia Swanston Geach
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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.
  • Biographical Data b. 1873 Melbourne, Vic.
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 12 people
  • Groups 4 groups
  • Works 8 works
  • Exhibitions 9 exhibitions
  • Collections 10 collections
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
  • References 13 references
  • received
    Tuition scholarship to the Royal Academy Schools
    Dates
    1896
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Second prize

  • received
    Melbourne's National Gallery School
    Dates
    1895
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    For painting from the nude

    Note

    Second prize

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Created Jan. 1, 1995
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