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Purchased 2019



Purchased 2019

Eliza Lucy Spencer (c. 1819-1898) was the daughter of the Government Resident at Albany, who was succeeded by George Grey.
1 portrait in the collection

Most well-regarded pictures of chickens show them dead. A reliable way to tell if a chicken in a painting is dead is to check if it’s hanging upside down, because unlike, say, cockatoos, chickens don’t practise inversion for enjoyment in life.



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

Lucy Quinn compares the approaches of three photographers lured to the action and culture of roller derby.



Purchased 2009



Purchased 1999

Dr Sarah Engledow explores the lives of Sir George Grey and his wife Eliza, the subjects of a pair of wax medallions in the National Portrait Gallery's collection.




Office romance




Commissioned with funds provided by Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull 2003



Commissioned with funds provided by Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull 2003