Graham Shirley's portrait of the pioneering Australian filmmakers, the McDonagh Sisters – Isabel, Paulette and Phyllis.

This photograph is a publicity portrait of Phyllis McDonagh, circa 1920.

The exact date, photographer and location of the photograph are unknown.

In 2014, the NFSA joined with nine other organisations to produce Australia’s first online Encyclopedia of women leaders including women who have made notable contributions to film.