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Several years ago I came across this curious painting on the racks in a distant, dusty corner of the store room in the basement of the Johannesburg Art Gallery in South Africa. Since then the mystery surrounding it has never been far from my mind.
Gift of the artist 2017. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2006
David Hansen’s tribute to his close friend, prince of words and former National Portrait Gallery director, the late Angus Trumble.
The National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.
James Angus discusses his major sculpture commission Geo Face Distributor with Christopher Chapman.
Angus Trumble pays tribute to John Clarke.
Angus Trumble’s tribute to the late Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser.
Desperately seeking Woolner medallions
Angus Trumble reveals the complex technical mastery behind a striking recent acquisition, Henry Bone’s enamel portrait of William Manning.
Angus Trumble reflects on the force of nature that was Helena Rubinstein.
Queen Elizabeth II is now the longest-reigning British sovereign
In Persuasion (1818), a long walk on a fine autumn day affords Anne Elliot an opportunity to ruminate wistfully and at great length upon declining happiness, youth and hope.
The National Portrait Gallery mourns the loss of our colleague and friend Betty Churcher, AO.
The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, AC, CH, who died in Melbourne on 20 March, was the last surviving prime minister of Australia to have been sworn of H.M. Privy Council (in 1976)—hence the “Right Honourable”.
Esther Erlich’s portrait of Lady McMahon.