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Archie 100 curator (and detective) Natalie Wilson’s nationwide search for Archibald portraits unearthed the fascinating stories behind some long-lost treasures.
When did notions of very fine and very like become separate qualities of a portrait? And what happens to 'very like' in the age of photographic portraiture?
Nancy Wake AC (b. 1912), one of the most decorated women of World War 2, earned the name the 'White Mouse' for her maddening ability to evade the Gestapo.
Gideon Haigh discusses portraits of Australian cricketers from the early 20th century
Images for media use will be available from 8 March 2018.
Curator Emma Kindred shares a glimpse of the creative process behind her selection of works for the National Portrait Gallery’s salon hang.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), army officer and hero, was the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830.
1 portrait in the collection
Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
The National Portrait Gallery acquired the self-portrait by Grace Cossington Smith in 2003.
To celebrate the new exhibition Australian Love Stories, renowned Australian glass artist Harriet Schwarzrock has been commissioned to make a large-scale installation reflecting on the role the heart plays as our emotional centre.
The Chairman, Board, Director and all the Staff of the National Portrait Gallery mourn the loss of our Founding Patron, who died peacefully in Melbourne this morning. He was 94.
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Tenille Hands explores a portrait prize gifted to the National Screen and Sound Archive.
Johanna McMahon revels in history and mystery in pursuit of a suite of unknown portrait subjects.
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.
Joanna Gilmour explores the life and art of the Australian artist Janet Dawson.