Agnes W. Sim: A Victorian Portraitist Illuminating American Impressionism Agnes W. Sim (born circa 1870, died 1960) emerged from Jamaica’s vibrant artistic landscape as a singular voice in the realm of Victorian portraiture and a surprising conduit for American Impressionistic ideals. Her life story is interwoven with scholarly pursuits—she earned a doctorate at Columbia University—yet it was her unwavering dedication to capturing the…