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Sir Henry Parkes, 1892

Sir Henry Parkes, 1892

Tom Roberts
Elder Bequest Fund 1901
Art Gallery of South Australia

The considered life
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Self portrait

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Self portrait, 1645
Self portrait, 1645
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The considered life

Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2010

Andrew Sayers asks whether a portrait can truly be the examination of a life.
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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.