Recorded 1961
Recorded 1961
Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.
Seventeen of Australia’s thirty prime ministers to date are represented in the contrasting sizes, moods and mediums of these portraits.
Sarah Engledow lauds the very civil service of Dame Helen Blaxland.
Angus Trumble reflects on the force of nature that was Helena Rubinstein.
Sarah Engledow on a foundational gallery figure who was quick on the draw.
Gift of Danina Anderson, daughter of Max Dupain 2017
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Mrs Lily Kahan 2017
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Sarah Engledow on Messrs Dobell and MacMahon and the art of friendship.
Fiona Gruber investigates the work of Australian painter Kristin Headlam.
Joanna Gilmour describes how artist Sam Leach works on a small scale to grand effect.
Long after the portraitist became indifferent to her, and died, a beguiling portrait hung over its subject.
Jean Appleton’s 1965 self portrait makes a fine addition to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection writes Joanna Gilmour.
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.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015
