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Study for the portrait of Professor Frank Fenner, 2007

by Jude Rae

Study for the portrait of Professor Frank Fenner, 2007
 

The highest honour
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Magazine article by Jude Rae, 2016

Jude Rae contemplates the portrait commission.

Professor Frank Fenner

'A White Shirt'

Portrait story

An interview with Professor Frank Fenner who describes his life and the creation of his portrait.
Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE
Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE
Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE
Frank Fenner AC CMG MBE

The highest honour

Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2007

Bringing eminent scientist Frank Fenner and artist Jude Rae together for the National Portrait Gallery commission was like matchmaking.
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