Matcham Skipper (1921-2011), sculptor and jeweller, undoubtedly made a significant contribution to the artistic richness of Australia.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds from the Basil Bressler Bequest 2003
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015
Patrick Ryan (d. 1990) and Tim Burstall set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
1 portrait in the collection
Tim Burstall (1927-2004) set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.
2 portraits in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999
Gift of Elizabeth Campbell-MacKenzie on behalf of the family of David Campbell 2012
This exhibition traces the creative output of nearly 50 years by one of Australia's landmark living photographers.
Jock Sturrock (1915–1997) was skipper of Gretel, the first Australian American’s Cup challenger in 1962 and was named Australian of the Year for his ‘plucky attempt’, his ‘modest and manly bearing’ and the ‘sporting spirit’ in which he and his crew accepted defeat.
1 portrait in the collection
Gift of Valerie Taylor and Ron Taylor AM 2006
Born in London, Alan Bond (1938–2015) emigrated with his family in 1950 and began his working life as a signwriter.
2 portraits in the collection
Alexander (Jock) Sturrock and Alan Bond
Christopher Chapman looks at influences and insight in the formative years of Arthur Boyd.
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.
Gael Newton looks at Australian photography, film and the sixties through the novel lens of Mark Strizic.
The Darling Prize is a new annual prize for Australian portrait painters, painting Australian sitters. The winner receives a cash prize of $75,000.
Alistair McGhie reminisces about three Australian rugby greats commissioned for the Portrait Gallery collection by Patrick Corrigan AM.
Dr Sarah Engledow discusses the recent gift of works by David Campbell.
Joanna Gilmour explores the fact and fictions surrounding the legendary life of Irish-born dancer Lola Montez.
