Girl with Cigarette

"Girl with Cigarette" by Agnes Noyes Goodsir is a compelling portrait created during her time in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s. Exhibiting qualities of Post-impressionism, the painting captures the sitter’s candid expression and subtle emotional tension. Applied in rich oil paints, the work reveals Goodsir’s skill in rendering texture and mood. The subject's modern attitude, highlighted by her cigarette, offers a provocative glimpse into the changing social norms of the era, demonstrating Goodsir's ability to combine innovative style with intimate psychological insight.