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John Brack Portraits

Friday 24 August until Sunday 18 November 2007

Self portrait, c. 1948 by John Brack

Self portrait, c. 1948 by John Brack

The exhibition includes such striking works as Portrait of Fred Williams, and Barry Humphries in the character of Edna Everage, the enigmatic Portrait of Hal Hattam, a group of revealing self portraits including the mysterious Inside and Outside, as well as endearing portraits of the artist's children.

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Portrait of Tam Purves, 1958 by John Brack

Portrait of Tam Purves, 1958 by John Brack

Portrait of Tam Purves, 1958 by John Brack

Magazine article, Portrait 45

Bonfire of the vanities

Australian Galleries Director Stuart Purves tells the story of two portraits by John Brack.

Self portrait 1955

Self portrait 1955

Self portrait 1955

Magazine article, Portrait 38

Portrait of the artist as a young man

Dr Sarah Engledow explores the early life and career of John Brack.

Portrait of Kym Bonython/Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap, 1963-66 by John Brack

Portrait of Kym Bonython/Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap, 1963-66 by John Brack

Portrait of Kym Bonython/Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap, 1963-66 by John Brack

Magazine article, Portrait 25

Somewhere to hang your cap

A pair of portraits by John Brack; Portrait of Kym Bonython and Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap combine to create a quirky depiction of their subject.

Portrait of a Man (Fred Williams), 1958

Portrait of a Man (Fred Williams), 1958

Portrait of a Man (Fred Williams), 1958

Magazine article, Portrait 24

Head, hand, heart

An extensive selection of portraits by John Brack were on display at the National Portrait Gallery in late 2007.

Joan Croll, 1976 by John Brack

Joan Croll, 1976 by John Brack

Joan Croll, 1976 by John Brack

Magazine article, Portrait 2

String of Pearls

Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.