Warwick Thornton (b. 1970) is a Kaytetye man, writer, director and cinematographer.
2 portraits in the collection
Gift of the artist 2022
Commissioned with funds provided by Ian Darling 2013
Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (1901-1987), grandson of Sarah and James Fairfax, was the only son of Sir James Fairfax, who had become a partner in the company in the 1880s.
1 portrait in the collection
Sigrid Thornton AO (b. 1959), actor, has been a household name since her performance in the box-office hit The Man from Snowy River in 1981.
1 portrait in the collection
The life of eccentric Sydney artist Harry 'The Kangaroo' Thornton is yet to be thoroughly researched.
2 portraits in the collection
The photographs in Tough and tender by Warwick Baker reveal intimate connections and moments of closeness.
Purchased 2018
Gift of the Estate of Harold Thornton 2009
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of John Fairfax Holdings Ltd 2002
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Purchased 2010
Bob Brown discusses the events that occurred during the Franklin River campaign as depicted in his portrait by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton.
Michael Desmond explores the complex portrait of Dr Bob Brown by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton.