Norm Provan (1932-2021), footballer and coach, played junior rugby league for Sutherland and trialled unsuccessfully for Eastern Suburbs before being signed by the St George Dragons in 1951.
1 portrait in the collection
With contributions from Julia Gillard, Fiona Gruber, and Dr Karl James, the National Portrait Gallery’s 50th edition of Portrait has something for everyone.
Edward Richards, photographer, has lived and worked in Canberra for most of his life.
1 portrait in the collection
Purchased with funds provided by Barbara and Jim Higgins 2010
Gift of the artist 2017. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Drawn from the Gallery's collection, the exhibition Face the Music explores the remarkable talents and achievements of Australian musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities associated with the music industry.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 1999
Australia has become recognised for the range and talent of its musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities in general associated with the music industry
Purchased with funds provided by Joan Connery OAM 2020
The Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund for 2012 was dedicated to purchasing a portrait of David Malouf by Rick Amor.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Lin Bloomfield 2017
Barbara Tribe (1913–2000), artist, is one of Australia's most significant sculptors.
4 portraits in the collection
The Australian of the Year Awards have often provoked controversy about who is selected and whether their achievements are remarkable.
Anne Levy AO (b. 1934), politician, was the first woman to preside in an Australian parliament.
1 portrait in the collection
John Connell (c. 1759–1849), free settler, merchant and landowner, came to New South Wales aboard the Earl Cornwallis, which arrived in Sydney in June 1801.
1 portrait in the collection
