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Mirrow and Awliya II, 1998 by George Gittoes

Mirrow and Awliya II, 1998 by George Gittoes

Mirrow and Awliya II, 1998 by George Gittoes, oil on canvas, © George Gittoes

Man of war
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Gittoes with members of the Yellow House travelling through Afghanistan’s countryside in 2013
George Gittoes - last sitting before Peshawar

Related information

Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013
Love City; George Gittoes on hilltop 2013

Man of war

Magazine article by Tedi Bills, 2016

Tedi Bills talks to George Gittoes about canvassing conflict.
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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.