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The possessed

by Albert Tucker

The possessed

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 1982

Inner Worlds
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The possessed, 1942 by Albert Tucker
The possessed, 1942 by Albert Tucker
The possessed, 1942 by Albert Tucker
The possessed, 1942 by Albert Tucker

The inner voice

Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011

Dr Christopher Chapman, curator of Inner Worlds: Portraits & Psychology looks at Albert Tucker's Heidelberg military hospital portraits.
Curatorial discussion of the Inner Worlds exhibition video: 11 minutes
Curatorial discussion of the Inner Worlds exhibition video: 11 minutes
Curatorial discussion of the Inner Worlds exhibition video: 11 minutes
Curatorial discussion of the Inner Worlds exhibition video: 11 minutes

Inner Worlds

Portraits and Psychology

Previous exhibition, 2011

Portraits of Australia’s pioneering psychologists and artworks by artists fascinated by the subconscious mind.
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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 both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.