Portia Geach
Portia Geach | |
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| Born | Portia Swanston Geach 24 December 1873 |
| Died | 5 October 1959 (aged 85) Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, feminist, housewives' advocate |
| Years active | 1901–1957 |
| Known for | Portia Geach Memorial Award, Founder and President, New South Wales Housewives’ Association |
Portia Swanston Geach (24 December 1873, Melbourne – 5 October 1959, Sydney) was an Australian artist and feminist. She was a founder and a president of the New South Wales Housewives' Association, as well as a president of the Federal Association of Australian Housewives. The Portia Geach Memorial Award, established by a legacy from Geach's sister, is Australia's most significant prize for Australian female portrait artists.