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Collection Highlights Tour

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Self portrait in reflection
Self portrait in reflection, 1973 Lewis Morley. © Lewis Morley Archive LLC

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Take a 30 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.

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Other ways to book: Phone 02 6102 7070 or email bookings@npg.gov.au

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Collection display in Gallery Five, 2019
Collection display in Gallery Five, 2019
Collection display in Gallery Five, 2019
Collection display in Gallery Five, 2019

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The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.
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Nick Cave
Nick Cave
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The Amazing Face

A 14-day dive into portraiture

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An educational and fun 14-day adults’ introduction to portraiture.
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester

Australian Love Stories online

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Lust and longing, drama and devotion, seduction and scandal! Delve into an enticing array of tales of the heart.
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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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