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Arthur Boyd’s studio (1945, not dated) by Albert Tucker

Arthur Boyd’s studio (1945, not dated) by Albert Tucker

Arthur Boyd’s studio (1945, not dated)
by Albert Tucker
reproduction from original gelatin silver photograph
Courtesy State Library of Victoria

Mysterious eyes
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Self portrait, 1945-46 Arthur Boyd
Self portrait, 1945-46 Arthur Boyd
Self portrait, 1945-46 Arthur Boyd
Self portrait, 1945-46 Arthur Boyd

Mysterious eyes

Arthur Boyd portraits from 1945

Previous exhibition, 2016

Boyd’s self-portrait at age 25 is joined by his equally emotive portraits of those around him.
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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.