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Joanna Gilmour discusses the role of the carte de visite in portraiture’s democratisation, and its harnessing by Victoria, the world’s first media monarch.
Michelle Fracaro examines the life of World War II nurse Margaret Anderson, whose portrait by Napier Waller is in the NPG collection.
Projecting the splendour of the empire, and the resolve of its subjects, the bust of William Birdwood keeps a stiff upper lip in the National Portrait Gallery.
Dr. Sarah Engledow tells the story of Australia's first Federal statistician, Sir George Knibbs.
Joanna Gilmour presents John Kay’s portraits of a more infamous side of Edinburgh.
Angus Trumble gazes at the once bright star of photographer Ruth Hollick.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Long after the portraitist became indifferent to her, and died, a beguiling portrait hung over its subject.
Australian Galleries Director Stuart Purves tells the story of two portraits by John Brack.
The National Portrait Gallery joins the Big Draw, a program dedicated to promoting drawing as a tool for thought, creativity, social and cultural engagement.
Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.
Angus Trumble treats the gallery’s collection with a dab hand.
Peter Jeffrey trips the hound nostalgic.
Australian photographer Karin Catt has shot across the spectrum of celebrity, her subjects including rock stars, world leaders and actors.
Three tiny sketches of Dame Nellie Melba in the NPG collection were created by the artist who was to go on to paint the most imposing representation of the singer: Rupert Bunny.