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Portrait of David Gonski AC

2012
Paul Newton

oil on linen (support: 244.0 cm x 122.0 cm, frame: 247 cm x 125.5 cm)
Portrait of David Gonski AC

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2013
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
© Paul Newton

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Artist and subject

Paul Newton (age 51 in 2012)

David Michael Gonski AC (age 59 in 2012)

Subject professions

Business, trades and industry

Law and justice

Philanthropy and community service

Donated by

Paul Newton (2 portraits)

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