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Four from the 30s

Australia's tradition of sculpted portraits stretches back to the early decades of the nineteenth century and continues to sustain a group of dedicated sculptors.

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Selected images

Sidney Myer, 1936 Paul Montford

Anthony Dattilo Rubbo, 1935 Arthur Murch. © Arthur Murch/Copyright Agency, 2021

Alfred Hill, 1936 Rayner Hoff

Stanley Bruce, 1937 Barbara Tribe. © Estate of Barbara Tribe

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Miss Evelyn Chapman, 1918

Miss Evelyn Chapman, 1918

Miss Evelyn Chapman, 1918

Lovers of light

Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008

Dr Sarah Engledow traces the significant links between Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo and Evelyn Chapman through their portraits.

Mugshots

Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006

A toast to the acquisition of an unconventional new portrait of former Prime Minister, Stanley Melbourne Bruce.

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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.

The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency