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Tamara Tchinarova
Biography
Tamara Tchinarova (1919–2017), dancer, was one of the original 'baby ballerinas' of the Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo.
2 portraits in the collection
Dean Home
Biography
Dean Home was born in Busselton, south-west Western Australia. He obtained a Bachelor of Art Degree from Curtin University in 1981, and a Diploma of Education some years later.
1 portrait in the collection
Dean Godfrey
Biography
Mervyn Godfrey OAM (1924-2013), Dean Godfrey (b. 1970), David Godfrey (b.
1 portrait in the collection
Dean Beletich
Biography
Dean Beletich (b. 1968), artist and photographer, studied at Newcastle Art School, the National Art School Sydney and the University of Newcastle from 1987 to 1991.
1 portrait in the collection
Sean Hutton
Biography
Sean Hutton was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and lives and works in Sydney.
1 portrait in the collection
Murray Godfrey
Biography
Mervyn Godfrey OAM (1924-2013), Dean Godfrey (b. 1970), David Godfrey (b.
1 portrait in the collection
Mervyn Godfrey OAM
Biography
Mervyn Godfrey OAM (1924-2013), Dean Godfrey (b. 1970), David Godfrey (b.
2 portraits in the collection
David Godfrey
Biography
Mervyn Godfrey OAM (1924-2013), Dean Godfrey (b. 1970), David Godfrey (b.
1 portrait in the collection
Hélène Kirsova
Biography
Hélène Kirsova (1910–1962), dancer and founder of Kirsova Ballet, the first professional ballet company in Australia.
4 portraits in the collection
Beau D. Smith
Biography
Beau Dean Riley Smith is a Wiradjuri and Gamillaraay man, born in Dubbo.
1 portrait in the collection
Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen AK GCMG GCVO QC DCL
Biography
The Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen AK GCMG GCVO QC DCL (1919-2011), academic, writer and former Governor-General, was educated at Scotch College and the University of Melbourne before serving in the navy in the Second World War.
3 portraits in the collection
Bridget Elliot
Biography
Bridget Elliot (b. 1958), photographer, is acknowledged for her significant portraits of Australian composers and musical performers.
1 portrait in the collection
William Kelly OAM
Biography
William Kelly OAM (b. 1943) was born in Buffalo, New York and was a steelworker before becoming a student at the Philadelphia College of Art.
2 portraits in the collection
George Seddon AM
Biography
George Seddon AM (1927-2007), scholar and academic, studied English at Melbourne University before spending several years abroad, travelling and teaching at universities in Europe and North America.
1 portrait in the collection
Ernest Hutcheson
Biography
Ernest Hutcheson (1871-1951), pianist, composer and music teacher, started performing at the age of five.
1 portrait in the collection
Shirley Hazzard
Biography
Shirley Hazzard (1931-2016) writer, spent her childhood in Sydney but left with her parents at the age of sixteen for South East Asia and New Zealand.
1 portrait in the collection