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The first nurse
Magazine article by Tamsin Hong, 2016
Tamsin Hong recounts the tale of Marion Smith, the only known Australian Indigenous servicewoman of World War One.
Insight and identity
Magazine article by Olivier Krischer, 2016
Olivier Krischer in conversation with photographer Wei Leng Tay.
A gift from the heart
Magazine article by Lauren Dalla, 2003
Lauren Dalla examines the life of Basil Bressler, the art patron responsible for one of the NPG's most important bequests.
I'm not there
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
Christopher Chapman looks at some contemporary portraits that explore the construction of identity. 
Form and reality
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
A photographic portrait by Kerry Dundas captures the contemplative mind of visionary painter Godfrey Miller.
A real tweet
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2016
Sarah Engledow plays wingman to Leila Jeffreys.
Support Crew
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011
Portraits of philanthropists in the collection honour their contributions to Australia and acknowledge their support of the National Portrait Gallery.
Clay, water, fire
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2005
Ah Xian's porcelain portrait of paediatrician Dr. John Yu reflects Yu's heritage and interests.
Finest quality
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2010
Joanna Gilmour explores the life of Chinese-Australian businessman and philanthropist Quong Tart.
The bright-eyed Mariner
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008
A new colonial portrait brings a zealous captain near. 
Go Figure!
Magazine article by Claire Roberts, 2013
Claire Roberts interviews Swiss art collector Uli Sigg.
Generous Janice
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2013
Dr Sarah Engledow puts four gifts to the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection in context.
A real Pratt
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2015
The death of a gentlewoman is shrouded in mystery, a well-liked governor finds love after sorrow, and two upright men become entangled in the historical record.
Prima facie
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2019
Sarah Engledow casts a judicious eye over portraits in the Victorian Bar’s Peter O’Callaghan QC Portrait Gallery.