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Uncommon Australians

The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling

This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.

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Andrew Sayers
Andrew Sayers, 2012 Mark Mohell. © Mark Mohell
Elizabeth Blackburn
Elizabeth Blackburn, 2011 Hugh Hamilton. © Hugh Hamilton/Copyright Agency, 2024
Mick Dodson
Mick Dodson, 2010 Ricky Maynard. © Ricky Maynard
Heather McKay
Heather McKay, 1980 Ern McQuillan OAM. © Michael McQuillan's Classic Photographs
Evonne Goolagong
Evonne Goolagong, 1973 Ern McQuillan OAM. © Michael McQuillan's Classic Photographs
Murray Rose, Jon Henricks and John Devitt
Murray Rose, Jon Henricks and John Devitt, 1955 Ern McQuillan OAM. © Michael McQuillan's Classic Photographs
Russell Drysdale
Russell Drysdale, 1960 Max Dupain OBE. © Max Dupain/Copyright Agency, 2024
Colin Madigan and Robert Hughes, Canberra
Colin Madigan and Robert Hughes, Canberra, 1982 (printed 2000) David Moore. © Lisa, Michael, Matthew and Joshua Moore
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Bruce Dawe, Melbourne
Bruce Dawe, Melbourne, 1969 (printed 2000) David Moore. © Lisa, Michael, Matthew and Joshua Moore
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Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney
Patrick White, Castle Hill, Sydney, 1963 (printed 2000) David Moore. © Lisa, Michael, Matthew and Joshua Moore
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Yvonne Audette, Vaucluse, Sydney
Yvonne Audette, Vaucluse, Sydney, 1968 (printed 2000) David Moore. © Lisa, Michael, Matthew and Joshua Moore
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Ron Castan AM QC
Ron Castan AM QC, 1995 (printed 2001) Kate Gollings. © Estate of Kate Gollings
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