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Facing Facts

Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers describes the 1922 Self-portrait with Gladioli by George Lambert.

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Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli, 1922 George Lambert
Self portrait with glove
Self portrait with glove, 1939 Herbert Badham. © Estate of Herbert Badham
Self portrait at easel
Self portrait at easel, 1960-1961 Fred Williams. © Fred Williams
Self portrait
Self portrait, 1846 George French Angas
Self portrait
Self portrait, 1934 - 1935 Nora Heysen AM. © Lou Klepac
Self portrait
Self portrait, 1948 Grace Cossington Smith OBE. © Estate of Grace Cossington Smith
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George Lambert

'Self Portrait with Gladioli'

Portrait story

An examination of the life and times of George Lambert through the gesture and pose in his self portrait. 
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli

Money and swat

Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007

Andrew Sayers discusses the real cost of George Lambert's Self portrait with gladioli 1922.
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli
Self portrait with gladioli

Courage, Self-analysis and Skill

Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2002

The story behind George Lambert's Self-portrait with Gladioli.
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