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One-on-one

On show in Gallery 3, One-on-one showcases portraits of pairs from the collection from the 1800s to today.

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Wesley Enoch and David McAllister
Wesley Enoch and David McAllister, 2020 Peter Brew-Bevan. © Peter Brew-Bevan
Adut Akech with baby sister Akoul
Adut Akech with baby sister Akoul, 2018 (printed 2020) Charles Dennington. © Charles Dennington
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester
In the mirror: self portrait with Joy Hester, 1939 Albert Tucker
Albert and Vincent
Albert and Vincent, 2024 Vincent Namatjira OAM. © Vincent Namatjira/Copyright Agency, 2024
Emily Kame Kngwarreye with Lily
Emily Kame Kngwarreye with Lily, 1993 Jenny Sages. © Jenny Sages
Slim Dusty and Dame Edna Everage, Carlton Hill Station, WA, 10 July 1993
Slim Dusty and Dame Edna Everage, Carlton Hill Station, WA, 10 July 1993 John Elliott. © John Elliott
Thomas Sutcliffe Mort and his wife Theresa
Thomas Sutcliffe Mort and his wife Theresa, c. 1847 an unknown artist, Thomas Wharton
Whitlam & Snedden
Whitlam & Snedden, 1974 Frank Hinder. © Enid Hawkins (nee Hinder)
Burnum Burnum and Guboo Ted Thomas
Burnum Burnum and Guboo Ted Thomas, 1984 Juno Gemes. © Juno Gemes/Copyright Agency, 2024
Bill Dyson and Rose, Northwood
Bill Dyson and Rose, Northwood, c. 1903 an unknown artist
Rosina Carandini
Rosina Carandini, mid 1860s Charles Hewitt
Fannie Carandini
Fannie Carandini, mid 1860s Charles Hewitt
Henry Squires
Henry Squires, c. 1861 Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery
Lucy Escott
Lucy Escott, c. 1861 Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery
Chang the Chinese giant with his wife Kin Foo
Chang the Chinese giant with his wife Kin Foo, c. 1871 an unknown artist
Bon Scott & Angus Young, Atlanta, Georgia
Bon Scott & Angus Young, Atlanta, Georgia, 1978 (printed 2010) Rennie Ellis. © Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive
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Trucaninny [Trukanini], wife of Woureddy [Wurati]
Trucaninny [Trukanini], wife of Woureddy [Wurati], 1836 Benjamin Law
Woureddy [Wurati], an Aboriginal Chief of Van Diemen's Land
Woureddy [Wurati], an Aboriginal Chief of Van Diemen's Land, 1835 Benjamin Law
Linda and Binni
Linda and Binni, 1984 (printed 2013) Michael Riley. © Michael Riley/Copyright Agency, 2024
Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) and Lowitja O’Donoghue at the opening of the inaugural National Aboriginal Conference, Canberra
Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) and Lowitja O’Donoghue at the opening of the inaugural National Aboriginal Conference, Canberra, 1978 (printed 2014) Mervyn Bishop. © Mervyn Bishop
Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street
Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street, c. 1966 (printed 2015) Lazar Krum
LeGarde Twins
LeGarde Twins, c. 1966 Jozef Vissel. © Jozef Vissel
Thomas and John Clarke, bushrangers, photographed in Braidwood Gaol
Thomas and John Clarke, bushrangers, photographed in Braidwood Gaol, 1867 an unknown artist
Smalltown Boy (Surfers Paradise)
Smalltown Boy (Surfers Paradise), 2018 The Huxleys. © The Huxleys
Smalltown Boy (Perth)
Smalltown Boy (Perth), 2018 The Huxleys. © The Huxleys
Stan Grant and Tracey Holmes
Stan Grant and Tracey Holmes, 2020 Nic Walker. © Nic Walker
blood/memory: Brenda & Christopher I (Gurindji/Malngin/Mudburra; Mara/Ngarrindjeri/Ritharrngu; Anglo-Australian/Chinese/German/Irish/Scottish) 2021
blood/memory: Brenda & Christopher I (Gurindji/Malngin/Mudburra; Mara/Ngarrindjeri/Ritharrngu; Anglo-Australian/Chinese/German/Irish/Scottish) 2021, 2022 (printed 2023) Brenda L Croft, Prue Hazelgrove, Richard Crampton. © Brenda L Croft/Copyright Agency, 2024
Jimmy Melrose and his mother Hilda Westley
Jimmy Melrose and his mother Hilda Westley, 1934 an unknown artist
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