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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.

Neil Finn and Paul Hester
Neil Finn and Paul Hester
Neil Finn and Paul Hester
Alan Mitchell

Neil Finn and Paul Hester, 1987 (printed 2021)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Alan Mitchell

Neil Finn, 1987 (printed 2021)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Neil Finn

Neil Finn OBE

Biography

Singer/songwriter and guitarist Neil Finn OBE (b. 1958) was born in Te Awamutu, Aotearoa New Zealand, a small town on the north island.

3 portraits in the collection

Paul Hester
Paul Hester
Paul Hester
Alan Mitchell

Paul Hester, 1987 (printed 2021)

Portrait, inkjet print on canvas

Gift of the artist 2021

Neil Murray, Bolac, VIC
Neil Murray, Bolac, VIC
Neil Murray, Bolac, VIC
John Elliott

Neil Murray, Bolac, VIC, 2004

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2005

Neil Perry
Neil Perry
Neil Perry
Selina Snow

Neil Perry, 1997

Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas

Gift of the artist 1999

Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Adam Cullen

Neil Armfield (study), 2010

Portrait, oil on canvas

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned 2010

Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Adam Cullen

Neil Armfield (study), 2010

Portrait, spray paint on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned 2010

Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Neil Armfield (study)
Adam Cullen

Neil Armfield (study), 2010

Portrait, spray paint on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned 2010

Neil Armfield
Neil Armfield
Neil Armfield
Adam Cullen

Neil Armfield, 2010

Portrait, oil on canvas

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned 2010

Neil Murray
Neil Murray
Neil Murray
Peter Hudson

Neil Murray, 2008

Portrait, pastel and watercolour on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2010
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

Robyn Archer and Gough Whitlam
Robyn Archer and Gough Whitlam
Robyn Archer and Gough Whitlam
Neil Duncan

Robyn Archer and Gough Whitlam, 1986 (printed 2019)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2019

Edmund Capon
Edmund Capon
Edmund Capon
Neil Duncan

Edmund Capon, c. 1986 (printed 2019)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2019

Neil Murray

Neil Murray

Biography

Neil Murray (b. 1956), singer/songwriter, grew up in country Victoria, studied art and became a teacher.

2 portraits in the collection

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
David Naseby

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis, 1999

Portrait, charcoal on paper

Gift of the artist 2001

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
Study for portrait of Bob Ellis
David Naseby

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis, 1999

Portrait, charcoal on paper

Gift of the artist 2001

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