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Chang the Chinese giant in European dress with Chinese boy and three European men, one of whom is his manager, c. 1871

Purchased 2010

Chang the Chinese Giant with his wife Kin Foo and manager Edward Parlett, c. 1871

Purchased 2010

Archbishop James Goold, c. 1870

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

The Catholic Hierarchy of Australia, 1869

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Norman, Kodak, Rose, J.F Archibald, model and John Barr, c. 1913

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2008

Garry McDonald AO

Norman Gunston (1973-1993) was a fictional television character, conceived by writer Wendy Skelcher and developed by actor Garry McDonald.

1 portrait in the collection

Darren McDonald

Darren McDonald gained his Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) degree from RMIT in 2000, having completed an associate diploma in painting at the same institution.

1 portrait in the collection

James – back to life, 2014

Helen Garner in her kitchen, 2018

Artists' space

Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd presents 61 of some of Australia’s most respected and significant painters working in the studio environment.

Barry McDonald, 1997

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 1999

Darren McDonald

The wild balancing act of McDonald’s home décor (is that there as a joke? where do I actually sit down? is this ironic or what? what a lovely photo of Darren and Robin in Europe!) is reflected in his own personality.

Angel Street (Adam Cullen), 2010

Purchased 2012

Painting them gently

Penny Grist on motivation, method and melancholy in the portraiture of Darren McDonald.

Norman Gunston and Denise Drysdale, 1976 (printed 2010)

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by James Bain AM and Janette Bain 2010

Archie 100

This major exhibition celebrates 100 years of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award and reflects upon the changing face of our nation.