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Gift of Alcoa World Alumina Australia 2005. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
William Macleod, artist and magazine proprietor, attended the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts as a young teenager and saw his first illustration published in 1866.
4 portraits in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2003
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Bridget Elliot (b. 1958), photographer, is acknowledged for her significant portraits of Australian composers and musical performers.
1 portrait in the collection
Gift of L Gordon Darling AC CMG in recognition of Sir William Dargie's role in the establishment of the National Gallery of Australia 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Gift of the artist 2005. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Roger Neill 2006
From the age of thirteen Chester Porter QC (1926–2021) knew he wanted to be a barrister.
1 portrait in the collection
Gift of Jean Porter and family 2021. Donated through the Australia Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.
Gift of the Estate of Marion Orme Page 2016
Gift of Dr Mary Newlinds and Sheena Simpson in memory of their father, D.A.S. Campbell, 2014
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC and with the assistance of Philip Bacon Galleries 2000
Gift of Coles Myer Ltd 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Gift of Rodney Davidson AO OBE 2014. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.