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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.

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Intimate Portraits

Intimate Portraits is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints that explore the less public side of portraiture

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Angela Belgiorno-Zegna, 2001 by Salvatore Zofrea
Angela Belgiorno-Zegna, 2001 by Salvatore Zofrea
Adrian Smith, 2001 by Salvatore Zofrea
Adrian Smith, 2001 by Salvatore Zofrea
Kate, 1994 by Andrew Daly
Kate, 1994 by Andrew Daly
Paula Lindley, 1980 by Guy Stuart
Paula Lindley, 1980 by Guy Stuart
Daniel, 1987 by Janet Dawson
Daniel, 1987 by Janet Dawson
Self-portrait drawing, 1994 by Kevin Lincoln
Self-portrait drawing, 1994 by Kevin Lincoln
Painting at night 5, 1997 by Kevin Lincoln
Painting at night 5, 1997 by Kevin Lincoln
Martin King, 1999 by Kevin Lincoln
Martin King, 1999 by Kevin Lincoln
Portrait of Ted, 1990 by Mary Moore
Portrait of Ted, 1990 by Mary Moore
Carol reading, 1983 by Guy Stuart
Carol reading, 1983 by Guy Stuart
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