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Regarding Henrys
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2015
Sarah Engledow ponders the divergent legacies of Messrs Kendall and Lawson.
Inspiration + Realisation: John Singer Sargent
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2006
Katherine Russell examines the art of Australian artist Paul Newton, referencing the portraiture of John Singer Sargent.
Inspiration + Realisation: Peter Wegner
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2006
Peter Wegner's approach to portraiture could be considered a visual record of the rapport, the dynamic space between artist and subject.
Be bold
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2007
The name of Florence Broadhurst, one of Australia’s most significant wallpaper and textile designers, is now firmly cemented in the canon of Australian art and design.
Australian Princess
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2005
The full-length portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark by artist Jiawei Shen, has become a destination piece for visitors.
Private practice
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2008
David Smith portrayed Dr Henry Crock without the accoutrements of an orthopaedic surgeon, adding to the National Portrait Gallery's collection of eminent Australian medical practitioners. 
The considered life
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2010
Andrew Sayers asks whether a portrait can truly be the examination of a life.
Fits of delicacy and despair
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2009
Henry Mundy's portraits flesh out notions of propriety and good taste in a convict colony.
Portrait 27
March - May 2008
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine feature Lucian Frued, John Witzig, colonial death portraits, William Kinghorne, Henry Crock, and more.
Sketches and sermons
Magazine article by Jessica Smith, 2009
Jessica Smith looks at the 'fetching' portrait of Tasmania's first Anglican Bishop, Francis Russell Nixon by George Richmond
A new perspective
Magazine article by Celina Fox, 2006
An exhibition devoted to Hans Holbein's English commissions shows the portraitist bringing across the Channel new technical developments in art - with a dazzling facility.
9 lives of Karin Catt
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2006
Australian photographer Karin Catt has shot across the spectrum of celebrity, her subjects including rock stars, world leaders and actors.
Mrs Cameron and the V&A
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2003
In March 2003 Magda Keaney travelled to London to join the photography section of the Victoria & Albert Museum for three months.
A Captured Moment
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2001
The acquisition of David Moore's archive of portrait photographs for the National Portrait Gallery's collection.
Icons and imagery
Magazine article by Alison Weir, 2011
Alison Weir explores the National Portrait Gallery, London and the BP Portrait Award to find what makes a good painted portrait - past and present.
Australians in Hollywood
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2003
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.