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Mark Strizic
Matcham Skipper, 1963
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Purchased with funds provided by the Basil Bressler Bequest 2003
Matcham Skipper
Biography
Matcham Skipper (1921-2011), sculptor and jeweller, undoubtedly made a significant contribution to the artistic richness of Australia.
1 portrait in the collection
Harold Cazneaux
The Skipper (Captain Firth), n.d.
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015
Graham Thorley
Alexander 'Jock' Sturrock, 1962
Portrait, oil on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999
David Campbell
Fay Bottrell, 1981
Portrait, oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Gift of Elizabeth Campbell-MacKenzie on behalf of the family of David Campbell 2012
an unknown artist
Ron and Valerie Taylor, n.d.
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Gift of Valerie Taylor and Ron Taylor AM 2006
Patrick Ryan
Biography
Patrick Ryan (d. 1990) and Tim Burstall set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
1 portrait in the collection
Tim Burstall
Biography
Tim Burstall (1927-2004) set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
2 portraits in the collection
Alexander Sturrock MBE
Biography
Jock Sturrock (1915–1997) was skipper of Gretel, the first Australian American’s Cup challenger in 1962 and was named Australian of the Year for his ‘plucky attempt’, his ‘modest and manly bearing’ and the ‘sporting spirit’ in which he and his crew accepted defeat.
1 portrait in the collection
Alan Bond
Biography
Born in London, Alan Bond (1938–2015) emigrated with his family in 1950 and began his working life as a signwriter.
2 portraits in the collection
A magnificent rivalry
Australia's America's Cup challengers
General content
Alexander (Jock) Sturrock and Alan Bond
Boyd to man
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2016
Christopher Chapman looks at influences and insight in the formative years of Arthur Boyd.
The silent partner
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2015
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.
In and out of focus
Magazine article by Gael Newton, 2017
Gael Newton looks at Australian photography, film and the sixties through the novel lens of Mark Strizic.
Full time
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2017
Alistair McGhie reminisces about three Australian rugby greats commissioned for the Portrait Gallery collection by Patrick Corrigan AM.
Earth to earth
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2013
Dr Sarah Engledow discusses the recent gift of works by David Campbell.