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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.

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Portraits

Kenneth Myer DSC AC

Kenneth Myer DSC AC

Kenneth Myer DSC AC

Kenneth Myer DSC AC, 1985

Michael Meszaros

Portrait, cast bronze medallion on wood plaque

Gift of Dr Ray Marginson AM 2001

Dame Jean Macnamara

Dame Jean Macnamara

Dame Jean Macnamara

Dame Jean Macnamara, c. 1930

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Merran Samuel (nee Connor) 2004. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Reverend John Williams

Reverend John Williams

Reverend John Williams

Reverend John Williams, c. 1837

Portrait, wood engraving (Baxter print) on paper

Purchased 2012

The Sculling Match at Sydney for the Championship of the World

The Sculling Match at Sydney for the Championship of the World

The Sculling Match at Sydney for the Championship of the World

The Sculling Match at Sydney for the Championship of the World, 1877

an unknown artist, The Australasian Sketcher

Portrait, wood engraving on paper

Purchased 2015

Arthur Streeton, Nora Streeton (nee Clench) and Pat, the dog

Arthur Streeton, Nora Streeton (nee Clench) and Pat, the dog

Arthur Streeton, Nora Streeton (nee Clench) and Pat, the dog

Arthur Streeton, Nora Streeton (nee Clench) and Pat, the dog, c. 1909

H. Walter Barnett

Portrait, platinum photograph on printed card

Purchased 2001

Buckley discovering himself to the early settlers

Buckley discovering himself to the early settlers

Buckley discovering himself to the early settlers

Buckley discovering himself to the early settlers, 1869

S Calvert, Gibbs, Shallard and Co after O.R. Campbell

Portrait, colour wood engraving on paper

Purchased 2009

The Kelly Gang (from The Australasian Sketcher, 17 July 1880)

The Kelly Gang (from The Australasian Sketcher, 17 July 1880)

The Kelly Gang (from The Australasian Sketcher, 17 July 1880)

The Kelly Gang (from The Australasian Sketcher, 17 July 1880), 1880

Tom Carrington, The Australasian Sketcher

Portrait, wood engraving on paper

Purchased 2017

Marion Borgelt

Marion Borgelt

Marion Borgelt

Marion Borgelt, 2001

Portrait, watercolour on paper

Gift of Marion Borgelt 2022. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

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Two gentlemen celebrating a birthday (Frank Watters and Geoffrey Legge), 1974

Portrait, painted wood, denim, wool, plastic and candles

Gift of Frank Watters OAM 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)

Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)

Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)

Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham), 1986

Martin van der Wal

Portrait, inkjet print on rag paper

Purchased 2005

Sir Robert Menzies

Sir Robert Menzies

Sir Robert Menzies

Sir Robert Menzies, 1985

Portrait, cast bronze medallion on wood plaque

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Dr Ray Marginson AM 2001

Peter Rushforth

Peter Rushforth

Peter Rushforth

Peter Rushforth, 1971 (printed 2009)

Douglas Thompson

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2009

Aussie Icon: Portrait of Jenny Kee

Aussie Icon: Portrait of Jenny Kee

Aussie Icon: Portrait of Jenny Kee

Aussie Icon: Portrait of Jenny Kee, 2022

Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on wood

Purchased 2022

Sir Bernard Heinze AC

Sir Bernard Heinze AC

Sir Bernard Heinze AC

Sir Bernard Heinze AC, 1985

Michael Meszaros

Portrait, cast bronze medallion on wood plaque

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Dr Ray Marginson AM 2001

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait, late 1930s

Sir William Dargie CBE

Portrait, oil on wood panel

Gift of L Gordon Darling AC CMG in recognition of Sir William Dargie's role in the establishment of the National Gallery of Australia 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Evonne Goolagong

Evonne Goolagong

Evonne Goolagong

Evonne Goolagong, 1973

Ern McQuillan OAM

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2004

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