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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.

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Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis (1942-2016) was a journalist, columnist, screenwriter, film director and playwright.

3 portraits in the collection

Ellis Stones

Ellis Stones

Ellis Stones (1895-1975) was a foundation member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.

1 portrait in the collection

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Rennie Ellis

Rennie Ellis (1940–2003), photographer and writer, began taking photographs while travelling around the world in the 1960s.

21 portraits in the collection

Portrait of Jerry Ellis

Jeremy Ellis AO

Jeremy (Jerry) Ellis (b. 1927) was Chairman of BHP from 1997 to 1999.

1 portrait in the collection

Ken Done

Ken Done

Ken Done

Ken Done, 1987

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Bob Ellis

Tribute

Magazine article, 2016

Bob Ellis (1942–2016) was a journalist, columnist, screenwriter, film director, playwright, speechwriter and critic.

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis, 1999

Portrait, oil on canvas

Purchased with funds provided by the Basil Bressler Bequest 2001

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis, 1999

Portrait, charcoal on paper

Gift of the artist 2001

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis

Study for portrait of Bob Ellis, 1999

Portrait, charcoal on paper

Gift of the artist 2001

Rex Battarbee

Rex Battarbee

Rex Battarbee

Rex Battarbee, c. 1970

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross

The Bee Gees, Kings Cross, 1970-1971

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, selenium toned on paper

Purchased 2021

Tim Burstall, Andamooka (filming of the Last of the Knucklemen)

Tim Burstall, Andamooka (filming of the Last of the Knucklemen)

Tim Burstall, Andamooka (filming of the Last of the Knucklemen)

Tim Burstall, Andamooka (filming of the Last of the Knucklemen), c. 1979

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

Ron Barassi

Ron Barassi

Ron Barassi

Ron Barassi, 1975

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2006

Portrait of Jerry Ellis

Portrait of Jerry Ellis

Portrait of Jerry Ellis

Portrait of Jerry Ellis, 1999

Portrait, oil on Belgian linen

Gift of BHP Billiton 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Ellis Stones

Ellis Stones

Ellis Stones

Ellis Stones, 1985

Michael Meszaros

Portrait, cast bronze medallion on wood plaque

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Dr Ray Marginson AM 2001

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple)

Graeme Blundell (on bike as Alvin Purple), c. 1973

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006

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