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Creative space
Magazine article by Eric Smith, 2004
Eric Smith describes the agony and finally the ecstasy of winning the 1982 Archibald Prize with the portrait of Peter Sculthorpe.
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
Portrait of a Modernist
Magazine article by Dimity Goldie, 2003
The National Portrait Gallery acquired the self-portrait by Grace Cossington Smith in 2003.
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. 
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.
Modern Australian Women
Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2005
Close contemporaries, Thea Proctor, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith were frequently sources of inspiration and irritation to each other.
Stillness in movement
Magazine article by Tara James, 2024
Tara James shares the joy of dance and its power to connect in the National Portrait Gallery’s touring exhibition Dancer.
Final frame
Magazine article by Karl James, 2016
Karl James reflects on soldier portraiture during the Great War.
The Fairfax Gift
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
This article examines the portraits gifted to the National Portrait Gallery by Fairfax Holdings in 2003.
Abstraction and figuration
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
James Angus discusses his major sculpture commission Geo Face Distributor with Christopher Chapman.
In our nature
Magazine article by Tara James, 2022
Tara James chats with award-winning artist Tamara Dean about portraiture prizes, the environment and the strength of women.
Sure thing
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Blue Mountain, Owner, Trainer, Jockey, James Scobie 1887 by Frederick Woodhouse Snr. is a portrait of James Scobie, well known jockey and eminent horse trainer.
Lauded legacy
Magazine article by Karl James, 2015
Karl James gives short shrift to doubts about the profile of General Sir John Monash.
Cook in context
Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2007
Robert Oatley's continuing benefaction has helped the National Portrait Gallery acquire works that add another layer to the story of Captain Cook.
Capturing Cook
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2003
In focussing on the importance of gifts in the building of the collection, prominence must be given to the most spectacular of the National Portrait Gallery's acquisitions; the portrait of Captain James Cook RN by John Webber R.A.
Thrown together
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2009
Shipmates for years, James Cook and Joseph Banks each kept a journal but neither man shed light on their relationship.