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Bryce Gyngell AO
Biography
Bruce Gyngell (1929–2000) presided over the first commercial television transmission in Australia, launching the medium here with the now famous phrase: 'Good evening, and welcome to television'.
1 portrait in the collection
Bruce Gyngell, 1999 (printed 2022)
Polly Borland
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Purchased 2022
The Hon. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
Biography
Quentin Bryce AD CVO (b. 1942), academic, lawyer and community and human rights advocate, was the first woman to be appointed governor-general of Australia.
2 portraits in the collection
Quentin Bryce
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Quentin Bryce, 2002 (printed 2011)
Lorrie Graham
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Purchased 2011
Quentin Bryce, 2016
Michael Zavros
Portrait, oil on canvas
Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2016
The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO
Ralph Heimans AM
Image
The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO (study)
Ralph Heimans AM
Image
In bloom
Magazine article by Susi Muddiman, 2017
Susi Muddiman delights in Michael Zavros’ stunning portrait of the honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO.
Quentin Bryce
'To change the world'
Portrait story
Australia's 25th Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, discusses her childhood, career paths and her portrait by Michael Zavros.
Alana Landsberry
Biography
Alana Landsberry (b. 1982) is a Sydney-based professional photographer who specialises in portrait, lifestyle, beauty and fashion photography.
2 portraits in the collection
Ralph Heimans
Portraiture. Power. Influence.
Previous exhibition, 2024
The exhibition will feature some of the most significant portraits in the artist’s career to date, from early major works such as his painting of HM Queen Mary of Denmark through to his most recent.
Jill Hickson Wran AM
Biography
Jill Hickson Wran AM (b. 1948) graduated from the University of Sydney and then worked for Qantas.
1 portrait in the collection
Portrait 56
Autumn 2017
Magazine
Browse the history of the National Photographic Portrait Prize, Cayce Zavaglia's embroidered portraiture, and modern wedding photography!
Neville and Jill Wran - as the Duke and Duchess of Sydney (with apologies to Piero della Francesca), 1983
Frank Hodgkinson
Portrait, oil on canvas (diptych)
Gift of Mrs Kate Hodgkinson 1999. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Skater
Portraits by Nikki Toole
Previous exhibition, 2012
Nikki Toole has travelled the world to photograph skateboarders.