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Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2005



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (1818-1866), actor, was a seasoned theatre performer by his early teens; at fourteen, he played Richard III.
1 portrait in the collection



Purchased with funds provided by Hugo Michell & Brooke Michell 2025



Purchased 2010



Gift of Brook Andrew in memory of Emmaline Rose Charnock 2012. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.



Purchased 2018



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Graham Smith 2009

Henry (Harry) Edwards (1827–1891), actor and entomologist, arrived in Melbourne in 1853 after a short-lived attempt at studying for a career in law.
1 portrait in the collection

Nigel Butterley AM (1935-2022) was one of the foremost Australian composers and pianists of his generation.
1 portrait in the collection

Jason Yat-Sen Li (b. 1972) was born to parents who came to Australia from China in 1959.
1 portrait in the collection

George Selth Coppin (1819-1906) comedian, impresario and entrepreneur, was a driving force of the early Australian theatre.

George Hurrell, born in Kentucky, began his working life studying painting at the Art Institute of Chicago.
1 portrait in the collection
