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Peter Wegner
Biography
Peter Wegner first participated in a group exhibition in 1977, when he had had no art training.
7 portraits in the collection
Inspiration + Realisation: Peter Wegner
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2006
Peter Wegner's approach to portraiture could be considered a visual record of the rapport, the dynamic space between artist and subject.
Jacques Miller, 2002
Peter Wegner
Portrait, oil on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2013
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Victor Smorgon, 2000
Peter Wegner
Portrait, etching on paper
Gift of the artist 2002
Don Argus, 2004
Peter Wegner
Portrait, oil on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of BHP Billiton 2004
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
John Marsden, 1998
Peter Wegner
Portrait, etching on paper
Gift of the artist 2002
Portrait of Professor Graeme Clark, 2000
Peter Wegner
Portrait, oil on canvas
Gift of the family of Professor Graeme Clark 2001. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Professor Graeme Clark (profile), 2000
Peter Wegner
Portrait, etching on paper
Gift of the artist 2002
Professor Graeme Clark, 2000
Peter Wegner
Portrait, etching on paper
Gift of the artist 2002
Peter Schipperheyn
'A quintessential Australian character'
Portrait story
Sculptor Peter Schipperheyn talks about working with marble and his portrait of Peter Garrett.
Bust of Peter Garrett, 1991-2016
Peter Schipperheyn
Portrait, carved marble on travertine marble base
Gift of the artist 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Peter Eve
Biography
Peter Eve is a Darwin-based editorial, industrial and commercial photographer.
1 portrait in the collection
Peter Sculthorpe
A Celebration
Previous exhibition, 2009
To celebrate Peter Sculthorpe's 80th birthday, the National Portrait Gallery has created a feature exhibition of portraits and associated biographic material drawn from the National Portrait Gallery and the composer’s personal collection.
Peter Brock AM
Biography
Peter Brock (1945-2006), a professional racing driver from 1972 to 1997, was undoubtedly Australia's best known and most popular motor sports personality.
1 portrait in the collection
Peter Travis AM
Biography
Peter Travis AM (1929-2016), ceramic artist, designer and teacher, was born in the beachside Sydney suburb of Manly.
1 portrait in the collection
Peter Allen
Biography
Peter Allen (1944–1992), singer/songwriter and entertainer, was born Peter Allen Woolnough in Tenterfield, NSW.
1 portrait in the collection