Purchased 2022
Sir Daniel Cooper (1821-1902), merchant and philanthropist, came to Australia in 1843 and opened a business, Cooper Bros, which was later reputed to be 'the most extensive mercantile house in the Australian colonies'.
2 portraits in the collection
Carl Cooper (1912-1966), ceramic decorator, contracted poliomyelitis in his twenties.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Bequest of Alan Boxer 2014
Purchased with funds provided by the Annual Appeal for Contemporary Australian Photography 2022
Purchased 2014
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Gift of Mr Ronald Walker 2001
Gift of Ronald A Walker 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
David Alexander Stewart Campbell (1898-1970), wool buyer and journal editor, undertook a woolclassing course in Sydney, worked as a jackeroo, served in the AIF in Egypt and gained further experience with wool in England before he was inducted into the wool trade in Melbourne.
1 portrait in the collection
Gift of Dr Mary Newlinds and Sheena Simpson in memory of their father, D.A.S. Campbell, 2014
Boyd’s self-portrait at age 25 is joined by his equally emotive portraits of those around him.
Bleddyn Butcher was born in London and came to Australia when he was six.
5 portraits in the collection
Draw while listening to live music by the Falatoese Sisters, Olivia, Grace and Lizzie, as they perform a mix of pop, indie and gospel-inspired covers alongside heartfelt originals.