Famous to notorious, remarkable to glorious. Check out some of the people and artists who have shaped our national identity. Discover who’s included in the collection (so far!) using the search tool below or by browsing the highlights, topical works or those on display.
The Gallery’s Acknowledgement of Country, and information on culturally sensitive and restricted content and the use of historic language in the collection can be found here.
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