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Form and reality
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
A photographic portrait by Kerry Dundas captures the contemplative mind of visionary painter Godfrey Miller.
Tender tragedies
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2006
George Foxhill's self portraits were the subject of a small focus display at the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.
Courage, Self-analysis and Skill
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2002
The story behind George Lambert's Self-portrait with Gladioli.
Facing Facts
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers describes the 1922 Self-portrait with Gladioli by George Lambert.
Money and swat
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007
Andrew Sayers discusses the real cost of George Lambert's Self portrait with gladioli 1922.
Man of war
Magazine article by Tedi Bills, 2016
Tedi Bills talks to George Gittoes about canvassing conflict.
The Multifarious Career of George Selth Coppin
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2004
George Selth Coppin (1819-1906) comedian, impresario and entrepreneur, was a driving force of the early Australian theatre.
Celebrity cutpurse
Magazine article by Dr Grace Blakeley-Carroll, 2010
Grace Carroll discusses the portrait of the late-eighteenth century gentleman pickpocket George Barrington.
Real close
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2012
Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.
Two painters
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2007
Chris Chapman explains how Matthys Gerber bridges the gap between abstraction and portraiture.
The art of conciliation
Magazine article by Gareth Knapman, 2017
Gareth Knapman explores the politics and opportunism behind the portraits of Tasmania’s Black War.
All in the Family
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2002
Portrait launch of Major-General Paul Cullen AC CBE DSO and Bar ED (Rtd) and George Judah Cohen.
Profile of a marriage
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006
Dr Sarah Engledow explores the lives of Sir George Grey and his wife Eliza, the subjects of a pair of wax medallions in the National Portrait Gallery's collection.
In Sync
Magazine article by Peter Brew-Bevan, 2004
Peter Brew-Bevan discusses two experiences where his plans for his portraits produced surprising results.
Portrait 26
December 2007 - February 2008
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Matthew Perceval, Tom Uren, George Tjungurrayi, silhouette portraiture, pop art portraits and more.
Portrait 21
September - November 2006
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Margaret Cameron, the 'Truth and Likeness' exhibition, Reg Mombassa, Patrick White, George Foxhill and more.