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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.

JS Study 1
JS Study 1
JS Study 1
Jasper Knight

JS Study 1, 2014

Portrait, enamel and synthetic polymer paint on conservation card

Gift of Ross Steele AM 2021. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Tina

Tina Arena

Exhibition

National treasure, Tina Arena AM, is set to celebrate a remarkable 50 years in the music industry. In honour of her dedication, talent and incredible achievements, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a new portrait by renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni.

Self portrait
Self portrait
Self portrait
Grace Cossington Smith OBE

Self portrait, 1948

Portrait, oil on cardboard

Purchased 2002

Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie
Jasper Knight

Reko Rennie, 2014

Portrait, enamel, gloss acrylic, perspex, masonite and metal sign on board

Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2020. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

A Vanquished Knight "Wroth with Kilmore" [The Hon. John O'Shanassy, K.C.M.G.]
A Vanquished Knight "Wroth with Kilmore" [The Hon. John O'Shanassy, K.C.M.G.]
A Vanquished Knight "Wroth with Kilmore" [The Hon. John O'Shanassy, K.C.M.G.]
Tom Durkin, The Weekly Times

A Vanquished Knight "Wroth with Kilmore" [The Hon. John O'Shanassy, K.C.M.G.], 1874

Portrait, lithograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2016

Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
G.W. Lawrie

Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia, c. 1912

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Mrs SM Asplin 2011

Mr and Mrs Case
Mr and Mrs Case
Mr and Mrs Case
Alexander Fox and Co

Mr and Mrs Case, 1864

Portrait, albumen photograph on carte de visite

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

La Perouse, from a miniature in the possession of La Perouse's niece at Alby
La Perouse, from a miniature in the possession of La Perouse's niece at Alby
La Perouse, from a miniature in the possession of La Perouse's niece at Alby
Thomas Woolnoth, Charles Knight

La Perouse, from a miniature in the possession of La Perouse's niece at Alby, n.d.

Portrait, engraving on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012

A Victorian Knight "Thrice Chief Secretary" [Sir James McCulloch K.C.M.G.]
A Victorian Knight "Thrice Chief Secretary" [Sir James McCulloch K.C.M.G.]
A Victorian Knight "Thrice Chief Secretary" [Sir James McCulloch K.C.M.G.]
Tom Durkin, The Weekly Times

A Victorian Knight "Thrice Chief Secretary" [Sir James McCulloch K.C.M.G.], 1874

Portrait, lithograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2016

Margaret Olley
Margaret Olley
Margaret Olley
Adam Knott

Margaret Olley, 1995

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of The Hammond Care Group 1999

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Jasper Knight

Biography

Jasper Knight (b. 1978) is a Sydney-based artist known for his bright, brash colours and distinctive graphic approach, using materials such as spray paint, masonite, pegboard and salvaged signage.

2 portraits in the collection

Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia
G.W. Lawrie

Ethel Anderson and her daughter, Bethia, c. 1912

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Mrs SM Asplin 2011

Self portrait

Grace Cossington Smith OBE

Biography

Grace Cossington Smith OBE (1892–1984) was a pioneer of modernist art in Australia.

1 portrait in the collection

Heath Ledger, Prague
Heath Ledger, Prague
Heath Ledger, Prague
Bruce Weber

Heath Ledger, Prague, 2000 (printed 2009)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Purchased with the assistance of Alan Dodge AM 2009

Sir James Gobbo
Sir James Gobbo
Sir James Gobbo
Paul Fitzgerald AM

Sir James Gobbo, 1983

Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas

Gift of Mercy Health and Aged Care 2006

Portrait of Peter Nicholson
Portrait of Peter Nicholson
Portrait of Peter Nicholson
David Moore

Portrait of Peter Nicholson, 1995

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Peter Nicholson 2001

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