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John Sumner (1924-2013), described as the 'father of Australian drama', trained and worked in repertory theatres in England and Scotland before the war, during which he visited Melbourne as a sailor.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Jim Paterson 2004
Alan Sumner MBE (1911-1994) was a painter, printmaker, teacher and stained glass designer.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2004
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2016
Gift of the artist 2021. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2011
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Purchased 2018
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of John Sandefur 2019
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Karen McLeod Adair and Anthony Adair 2003
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2017
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2005
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2009
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helen Brack 2012