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Sir Oswald Brierly
Biography
Sir Oswald Brierly (1817–1894), marine painter and adventurer, studied art, naval architecture and navigation in England before his fascination with seafaring caused him to sign up as staff artist on the Wanderer – a schooner owned by entrepreneur Benjamin Boyd, who was about to embark on a round-the-world trip.
1 portrait in the collection
Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax
Biography
Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (1901-1987), grandson of Sarah and James Fairfax, was the only son of Sir James Fairfax, who had become a partner in the company in the 1880s.
1 portrait in the collection
Jon Campbell
Biography
Jon Campbell (b. 1961) came to Australia from Northern Ireland as a three-year-old.
2 portraits in the collection
Reg Campbell
Biography
Reg Campbell was a self-taught painter specialising in landscapes and portraits.
1 portrait in the collection
Cressida Campbell AM
Biography
Cressida Campbell AM (b. 1960), artist, has worked for decades in a studio at her home in Bronte, Sydney.
2 portraits in the collection
David Campbell
Biography
David Campbell (1952–1984) decided to become an artist while a student at Erina High on the New South Wales Central Coast.
3 portraits in the collection
Robert Campbell Jnr
Biography
Robert Campbell Junior, urban Aboriginal artist, was a Ngaku/Dhunghutti man who grew up in Kempsey, New South Wales.
1 portrait in the collection
Gavin Campbell
Biography
Gavin Campbell (b. 1935) was the first managing director and chief executive officer of the Australian Stock Exchange, brought in in late 1988 to manage the federation of the six exchanges, cutting costs, trimming staff and centralising operations.
1 portrait in the collection
Stuart Campbell
Biography
Stuart Campbell, born in Ballarat, became interested in photography as a student at Swinburne Technical College in Melbourne.
10 portraits in the collection
Montalbetti + Campbell
Biography
Canadian-born photographic team Denis Montalbetti and Gay Campbell arrived in Australia in 1988.
14 portraits in the collection
Cate Campbell OAM
Biography
Sisters Bronte Campbell (b. 1994) and Cate Campbell (b. 1992), champion swimmers, were born in Malawi to South African parents, and took up competitive swimming after the family settled in Brisbane in 2001.
1 portrait in the collection
Bronte Campbell OAM
Biography
Sisters Bronte Campbell (b. 1994) and Cate Campbell (b. 1992), champion swimmers, were born in Malawi to South African parents, and took up competitive swimming after the family settled in Brisbane in 2001.
1 portrait in the collection
David Alexander Stewart Campbell
Biography
David Alexander Stewart Campbell (1898-1970), wool buyer and journal editor, undertook a woolclassing course in Sydney, worked as a jackeroo, served in the AIF in Egypt and gained further experience with wool in England before he was inducted into the wool trade in Melbourne.
1 portrait in the collection
James Fairfax AO
Biography
James Oswald Fairfax AC (1933-2017) was the eldest son of Sir Warwick Fairfax.
1 portrait in the collection
Fay Bottrell
Biography
Fay Bottrell (b. 1927) textile artist and teacher, collaborated with Wessley Stacey on the book The Artist Craftsman in Australia: Aspects of Sensibility in 1972.
1 portrait in the collection
Jessie Whyte
Biography
Jessie Whyte (née Walker, 1779–1864). Born in Berwickshire, Scotland, Jessie married George Whyte (d.
1 portrait in the collection