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The life of Bryant
Magazine article by Tenille Hands, 2018
Tenille Hands explores a portrait prize gifted to the National Screen and Sound Archive.
The hands have it
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2016
Angus Trumble treats the gallery’s collection with a dab hand.
Portrait 53
Winter 2016
Magazine
Experience the art of rock music; attend to the neglected aspects of Lord Kitchener's work; and say farewell to the inimitable Bob Ellis.
Penn on paper
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond discusses Irving Penn's photographic portrait of Nicole Kidman.
Observation point
Magazine article by Shaun Gladwell, 2011
Australian artist Shaun Gladwell discusses his portraits of champion athletes.
Drawn from life
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2021
Penelope Grist discovers the rich narratives in Peter Wegner’s series of centenarian portraits.
The Changing Face of the Scientist
Magazine article by Elizabeth Finlay, 2003
Scientists tend to conjure up images of men in white coats in labs but this is just one stereotype in an evolving history of how we have perceived scientists, and how their profession has been understood over the years.
Money and swat
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007
Andrew Sayers discusses the real cost of George Lambert's Self portrait with gladioli 1922.
A self-portrait in focus
Magazine article by Kim Appleby, 2002
In her self-portrait, Tracey Moffatt presents herself as her work.
Portrait story
Magazine article by Polly Borland, 2022
Photographer Polly Borland on capturing Queen Elizabeth II.
Inspiration + Realisation: Jude Rae
Magazine article by Justin Paton, 2006
Justin Paton explores the latest exhibition of Jude Rae's portrait paintings.
In the National Interest
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 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.
Inspiration + Realisation: John Singer Sargent
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2006
Katherine Russell examines the art of Australian artist Paul Newton, referencing the portraiture of John Singer Sargent.
Embodiment of resistance
Magazine article by Behrouz Boochani, 2024
Kurdish-Iranian writer and filmmaker Behrouz Boochani on his portrait by Hoda Afshar, recently acquired by the National Portrait Gallery.
Observation point
Magazine article by Tim Storrier, 2013
Tim Storrier describes the influences on the development of his artistic style.
The transparent mask
Magazine article by Karen Vickery, 2015
Cate Blanchett and the art of acting in Rosetzky’s digital portrait.