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Of ice and men
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2009
Frank Hurley's celebrated images document the heroism and minutiae of Australian exploration in Antarctica.
Vintage Cassab
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006
The oil portrait of Sir Frank Packer KBE by Judy Cassab was gifted to the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.
The highest honour
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2007
Bringing eminent scientist Frank Fenner and artist Jude Rae together for the National Portrait Gallery commission was like matchmaking.
A rogue's calling card
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2008
Joanna Gilmour explores the stories behind the ninteenth-century carte de visites of bushrangers Frank Gardiner and Fred Lowry.
Be frank
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2020
Close encounters are the genesis for Graeme Drendel’s enticing portraiture.
Portrait 25
September - November 2007
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Kym Bonython, Florence Broadhurst, Frank Fenner, Henri Matisse, animated portraits and more.
Portrait 22
December 2006 - February 2007
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Frank Packer, unconventional portraits of Prime Ministers, Glenn McGrath, Sam Haskins, Steve Irwin and more.
With a Little Help from my Friends
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2004
The story behind the acquisition of the portrait of Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
Hired guns, bounty hunters and horse whisperers
Magazine article by Jude Rae, 2016
Jude Rae contemplates the portrait commission.
String of Pearls
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2001
Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.
International issue
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond looks at the history of the Vanity Fair magazine in conjunction with the exhibition Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008
Before Too Long
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2004
The story behind the creation of the portrait of singer-songwriter Paul Kelly by the artist Jon Campbell.
A Pioneering Life
Magazine article by Lauren Dalla, 2005
During her time in Australian politics, Dame Nancy Buttfield was an impressive advocate for equality for women and was responsible for ending the marriage bar for women in the Public Service.
Face the music
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2005
Drawn from the Gallery's collection, the exhibition Face the Music explores the remarkable talents and achievements of Australian musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities associated with the music industry.
Blue Collar Icon
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
Dr Sarah Engledow delves into the life of union leader Pat Mackie who is depicted in a portrait by Nancy Borlase AM.
The hands have it
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2016
Angus Trumble treats the gallery’s collection with a dab hand.