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Alison Rehfisch
Biography
Alison Baily Rehfisch (1900–1975) was born Alison Green in Woollahra, New South Wales, to parents who 'were very interested in painting – in all the arts: music, literature, everything'.
2 portraits in the collection
Alison Rehfisch
George Duncan, c. 1940
Portrait, oil on hessian laid on cardboard
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Mrs Margaret Adams 1999
Alison Rehfisch
Double Self Portrait in Mirror, c. 1936
Portrait, oil on hessian
Purchased 2023
Gary Grealy
Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay, 2016
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2018
Alison Alder
I AM A NEW WOMAN series, 2024
Portrait, screen prints on paper
Purchased with donor funds 2024
an unknown artist
Mary Windeyer, 1850s
Portrait, watercolour and gouache on ivory
Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Penny Tweedie
Dillon Kombumerri, c. 2000
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Gift of the artist 2004
Alison Alder
Artists and Collectives
One of Australia’s preeminent printmakers, Alison Alder explores social and political issues through her art practice from her studio in Mongarlowe on Yuin Country.
I Am A New Woman
Magazine article, 2025
Alison Alder’s dynamic series of prints champions trailblazing women who fought for social and political change.
Artists and Collectives
General content
Arts Project Australia, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, ‘stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble, Abdul Abdullah, Alison Alder, Amrita Hepi, Atong Atem, Christopher Bassi, Kate Beynon, Mia Boe, Baby Guerrilla, Tarryn Gill, Julie Gough, Naomi Hobson, Deborah Kelly, Fiona McMonagle, Angelica Mesiti, Dylan Mooney, Nell, Sally Smart, Vipoo Srivilasa, Latai Taumoepeau and Kaylene Whiskey.
Gary Grealy
Biography
Gary Grealy (b. 1950) has established himself over many years as one of Sydney’s leading commercial and portrait photographers with work commissioned by leading advertising agencies and major national and international clients.
11 portraits in the collection
2006
Portrait Donors
2009
Portrait Donors
The making of SKIN in Bare
Youth theatre comes to the Gallery
General content
Responding to Bare, Canberra Youth Theatre in partnership with the Gallery presented a performance that explores identity.
Dillon Kombumerri
Biography
Dillon Kombumerri is a Yugembir man who grew up on Minjerriba (North Stradbroke Island).
1 portrait in the collection
Gary Grealy wins National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017
31 March 2017
Archived media releases 2017
After months of anticipation, the winner for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 has been announced with renowned Sydney portrait photographer Gary Grealy taking out the award. George Fetting, guest judge for the 2017 Prize, was entranced with the evocative nature of the winning portrait Richard Morecroft and Alison Mackay.