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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022)

The National Portrait Gallery is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Throughout her 70-year reign, Her Majesty represented graciousness, humanity and stability during times of enormous social change.

Renata Pari-Lewis and Jess Hill

It's really strange to see myself portrayed like that, because when you have those private moments it's only you having that private moment to yourself.

The most material advantages

A one-in-a-thousand woman

The National Portrait Gallery Announces Art Handlers’ Award

The National Portrait Gallery is excited to announce that Perth photographer Elizabeth Looker has won the Art Handlers’ Award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize.

Art Handlers' Award 2019

The Art Handlers' Award for 2019 went to A Calm So Deep, 2018 by Elizabeth Looker.

Winner announcement

We are delighted to announce the winner of the inaugural $75,000 Darling Portrait Prize is Anthea da Silva with her painting of contemporary dancer Dr Elizabeth Cameron-Dalman OAM.

2013-14 Acquisition Fund

This 1910 portrait of Elizabeth Sarah (Lillie) Roberts by Tom Roberts was brought into the Gallery's collection with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund in 2013.

2014-15 Acquisition Fund

Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.

Icons Syndicate

Dream date delivers destiny

The perfect match

Favourite portraits

National Portrait Gallery staff introduce their favourite portraits from the exhibition.

King Edward Terrace

King Edward Terrace was named in honour of King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Annual Appeal

Who is Lillie Roberts?

Talented wife for a talented husband

Donors

2021 Annual Appeal

In 2021 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Peter Brew-Bevan's portraits of athletes Turia Pitt, Leisel Jones OAM and Ellie Cole OAM.