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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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David Gulpilil's Hands

David Gulpilil's Hands

David Gulpilil's Hands

David Gulpilil's Hands, 2004

Portrait, photographic print from film on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

John Mawurndjul

John Mawurndjul

John Mawurndjul

John Mawurndjul, 1986

Martin van der Wal

Portrait, inkjet print on rag paper

Purchased 2005

Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll (b.1961), former professional surfer, made the finals of the 1979 Pipe Masters on his first ever world tour, finishing 24th in the world that same year.

1 portrait in the collection

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Colin Friels (b. 1952) arrived in Australia as an adolescent with his Scottish parents, both blue-collar workers.

1 portrait in the collection

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil, c. 1981

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2005. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

The Dance - David McAllister

The Dance - David McAllister

The Dance - David McAllister

The Dance - David McAllister, 2016

Peter Brew-Bevan

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Commissioned with funds provided by The Stuart Leslie Foundation 2016

Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney

Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney

Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney

Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney, 1963 (printed 2000)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

The series 'David Moore: From Face to Face' was acquired as a gift of the artist and with financial assistance from Timothy Fairfax AC and L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2001

The Movie Star (David Gulpilil)

The Movie Star (David Gulpilil)

The Movie Star (David Gulpilil)

The Movie Star (David Gulpilil), 1985

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 1998. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Trevor Jamieson

Trevor Jamieson

Trevor Jamieson (b. 1975), Pitjantjatjara/Nyungar actor, didgeridoo player, guitarist, singer, dancer and storyteller, grew up in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

1 portrait in the collection

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Colin Friels, n.d.

Stuart Campbell

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the Estate of Stuart Campbell 2012

Gulpilil (David) Dreaming - Kakadu 2006

Gulpilil (David) Dreaming - Kakadu 2006

Gulpilil (David) Dreaming - Kakadu 2006

Gulpilil (David) Dreaming - Kakadu 2006, 2006

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2008

Trevor Jamieson

Trevor Jamieson

Trevor Jamieson

Trevor Jamieson, 2016

Brett Canét-Gibson

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Purchased 2018

Lady Barkly

New exhibition tells big stories through pint-sized portraits

2 November 2018

Archived media releases 2018

The National Portrait Gallery is bringing the Victorian era back to life in a special exhibition exploring the colour and character of post-goldrush Australia.

Eleanor Dark

Eleanor Dark

Eleanor Dark

Eleanor Dark, c. 1935 (printed 1940)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased with funds provided by Timothy Fairfax AC 2003

Judy Davis with director John Duigan in 'Winter of our Dreams'

Judy Davis

Judy Davis (b. 1955), actor, director and two-time Oscar nominee, has won many acting accolades, including eight AACTA awards, three Emmy awards, two BAFTAs and two Golden Globes.

3 portraits in the collection

Paul Grabowsky

Paul Grabowsky

Paul Grabowsky

Paul Grabowsky, 2009

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Commissioned with funds provided by Patrick Corrigan AM 2009

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