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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.

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Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver, 2018

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2018

Marilyn Darling interview video: 2 minutes

Marilyn Darling

by Anne Zahalka

Marilyn Darling talks about the creation of her portrait, and the photographic process.

Gordon and Marilyn Darling interview

General content

Gordon and Marilyn Darling talk about the origins of the National Portrait Gallery and some of their favourite portraits.

Andy Thomas

Uncommon Australians

The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling

Previous exhibition, 2015

This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.

Barry Humphries

Uncommon Australians

The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling

General content

Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown, 1957

Graham Sutherland

Portrait, oil on canvas

Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015

Professor Mandyam Srinivasan

Professor Mandyam Srinivasan

Professor Mandyam Srinivasan

Professor Mandyam Srinivasan, 2014

Portrait, oil and resin on plywood

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2014

Portrait of Harriet Swan

Portrait of Harriet Swan

Portrait of Harriet Swan

Portrait of Harriet Swan, c. 1842

an unknown artist

Portrait, watercolour on ivory

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC 2013

Portrait of Julia Swan

Portrait of Julia Swan

Portrait of Julia Swan

Portrait of Julia Swan, c. 1842

an unknown artist

Portrait, watercolour on ivory

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC 2013

Portrait of Henry Hopkins

Portrait of Henry Hopkins

Portrait of Henry Hopkins

Portrait of Henry Hopkins, c. 1845

Thomas Griffiths Wainewright

Portrait, watercolour on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2013

Reverend William Bedford junior

Reverend William Bedford junior

Reverend William Bedford junior

Reverend William Bedford junior, c. 1846

Thomas Griffiths Wainewright

Portrait, watercolour on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2013

Andrew Sayers

Andrew Sayers

Andrew Sayers

Andrew Sayers, 2012

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, selenium toned on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2013

Jessie Robertson

Jessie Robertson

Jessie Robertson

Jessie Robertson, c. 1849

Portrait, pencil, chalk and gouache on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC 2013

Marilyn Darling AC

Support Crew

Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011

Portraits of philanthropists in the collection honour their contributions to Australia and acknowledge their support of the National Portrait Gallery.

Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn, 2011

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2011

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC, 2010

Portrait, colour transparency on lightbox

Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2010

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