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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.

Carol Ruff
Carol Ruff
Carol Ruff
Greg Weight

Carol Ruff, 1998

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Tilman Ruff
Tilman Ruff
Tilman Ruff
Nikki Toole

Tilman Ruff, 2019

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2019

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Roger Scott

Carol Jerrems, Paddington, 1976 (printed 2003)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

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Henry Talbot

Carol Jerrems, 1973

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2015

Tilman Ruff

Tilman Ruff AO

Biography

Tilman Ruff AO (b. 1955), infectious diseases and public health physician, was a founder of ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017.

1 portrait in the collection

Tilman Ruff

'To literally save the world'
Portrait story

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff AO has focused his efforts on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Portrait of Anne Summers
Carol Jerrems

Portrait of Anne Summers, 1974

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2012

Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls)
Rennie Ellis

Carlotta, Kings Cross (Les Girls), 1970-1971

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Hermannsburg Potters
Hermannsburg Potters
Hermannsburg Potters
Greg Weight

Hermannsburg Potters, 1999

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

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Carol Jerrems

Biography

Carol Jerrems (1949–1980) was a photographer known for her intimate portraits of friends, lovers and others occupying the progressive social and creative circles in which she moved.

8 portraits in the collection

Athol Shmith
Athol Shmith
Athol Shmith
Michel Lawrence

Athol Shmith, 1985

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999

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