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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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(James Smith / Joshua Smith) Chain of being, 2023-2024

Emily Hunt
Portrait, etching on paper

Purchased 2024

Portrait of Susan Wakil AO

Susan Wakil AO

Biography

Susan Wakil AO (1933–2018), philanthropist, came to Sydney at fifteen from Bessarabia (Moldova/Romania).

1 portrait in the collection

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Susan Stitt ACS

Biography

Susan Stitt ACS has worked extensively in the international film and commercial industries, working on feature films, and shooting prestigious campaigns for over 30 years.Stitt has specialised in the intricacies of lighting and exploring the possibilities of colour.

1 portrait in the collection

Portrait of Susan Crennan

The Hon. Susan Crennan AC KC

Biography

The Hon. Susan Crennan AC KC (b. 1945) is a leading barrister and former High Court judge.

1 portrait in the collection

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie

Biography

Susan Norrie (b. 1953) is a contemporary artist who explores social, political and environmental issues through painting, sculpture, installation, photography and video.

2 portraits in the collection

Portrait of Susan Wakil AO
Portrait of Susan Wakil AO
Portrait of Susan Wakil AO

Portrait of Susan Wakil AO, 2019

Jiawei Shen
Portrait, oil on canvas

Gift of Isaac Wakil AO 2019

Susan Lord
Susan Lord
Susan Lord

Susan Lord, c. 1840

Henry Mundy
Portrait, oil on canvas

Purchased 2015

Portrait of Susan Crennan
Portrait of Susan Crennan
Portrait of Susan Crennan

Portrait of Susan Crennan, 2017

Lewis Miller
Portrait, oil on linen

Gift of the Hon. Susan Crennan AC KC 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Susan Norrie
Susan Norrie
Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie, 1990

Anne Zahalka
Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC

The Hon Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC

Biography

The Hon. Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC (b. 1954) became Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia in 2017 and is the first woman to have held the role.

1 portrait in the collection

Susan Norrie
Susan Norrie
Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie, 1994

Anne Zahalka
Portrait, ilfochrome photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton
Warwick Thornton

Warwick Thornton, 2019 (printed 2022)

Susan Stitt ACS
Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2022

Portrait of Susan Wakil AO

About grace

Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2020

Penelope Grist finds philanthropy and fashion underpin the story of Susan Wakil AO.

The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC
The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC
The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC

The Honourable Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC, 2018

Yvonne East
Portrait, oil on linen

Gift of the artist 2019 acknowledging Herbert Smith Freehills for supporting the creation of the portrait

Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith

Biography

Joshua Smith studied sculpture with Rayner Hoff and took classes in drawing and painting at Julian Ashton's Sydney Art School.

6 portraits in the collection

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Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG

Biography

Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG (b. 1978), former Australian Army soldier, is the recipient of the Medal for Gallantry in 2006, the Victoria Cross in 2011 and the Commendation for Distinguished Service in 2013.In 2017, Roberts-Smith’s military service came under scrutiny as a result of an inquiry – commonly known as the Brereton Report – into questions of unlawful conduct on the part of Australian military personnel in Afghanistan.

1 portrait in the collection

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