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Blue painting of Charles Teo, close up view of his eyes
Blue painting of Charles Teo, close up view of his eyes
Blue painting of Charles Teo, close up view of his eyes
Blue painting of Charles Teo, close up view of his eyes

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency