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Tim Winton, 2019
Sally Robinson
Image
Sally Robinson
'Expect a polite refusal'
Portrait story
Artist Sally Robinson describes her career and the creation of her portrait of Tim Winton.
Tim Winton, 2019
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Purchased with funds provided by the Annual Appeal 2020
Sally Robinson
Biography
Sally Robinson, born in England, studied at the National Art School in Sydney from 1970 to 1973, and in the following year took up a position as designer at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
3 portraits in the collection
Observation point
Magazine article by Sally Robinson, 2017
Every face is different and every face is fascinating, but I find an elderly one particularly intriguing.
Judy, 2012
by Sally Robinson
Image
Glenn McGrath, 2003
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Gift of the artist 2003
Angry Anderson, 2006
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2010
Pigeon coup
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Glenn McGrath makes a strong impact on the English batsmen and the walls of the National Portrait Gallery.
Tim Winton
Biography
Tim Winton (b. 1960) is the author of 29 books, with his work translated into 28 languages.
2 portraits in the collection
Tim Winton
'I am at the beach'
Portrait story
A series of excepts from Tim Winton's novel 'The Land's Edge'.
Tim Winton, 2004
Quentin Jones
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2008
Tracks in the sand
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008
Dr Sarah Engledow discusses Quentin Jones's photograph of Australian author Tim Winton.
Sally Robbins
Biography
The rower Sally Robbins (b. 1981) remains best known for her performance in the Women's Eight final at the 2004 Olympics, during which she appeared to cease rowing 500 metres from the finish line, denying Australia a possible Bronze medal, igniting furious public debate, and earning herself the unshakeable nickname "Lay Down Sally".
2 portraits in the collection
William Robinson AO
Biography
William Robinson AO (b. 1936) is one of Australia's most distinguished and influential contemporary painters, known for his distinctive and prolific output as landscape painter in particular.
3 portraits in the collection
Self portrait with goose feathers, 2004
William Robinson AO
Portrait, colour lithograph on paper
Purchased 2022