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Edward Telford Simpson
Biography
Edward Telford Simpson (1889-1965), Alice's grandson, was born the only son of Edward Percy Simpson and his wife Anne.
1 portrait in the collection
Edward Telford Simpson, 1919
John St Helier Lander
Portrait, oil on canvas
Gift of the Simpson family in memory of Caroline Simpson OAM 2008. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Alice Simpson
Biography
Alice Simpson, née Want was one of nine children of Randolph and Harriette Want, who married in Sydney in 1839.
1 portrait in the collection
Alfred Simpson
Biography
Alfred Simpson (1805–1891), manufacturer, started his professional life as a tinsmith in his native London and also worked as a hatter before financial difficulties caused him to emigrate to Australia in 1849.
1 portrait in the collection
David Simpson
Biography
David Simpson, photographer, is represented in the Art Gallery of South Australia, his subjects including HM Queen Elizabeth II, Don Bradman, David Gulpilil and Sir Mark and Lady Oliphant.
1 portrait in the collection
Portrait of Brendan Nelson, 2019
Todd Simpson
Image
Max Schubert, 1980
David Simpson
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2014
Alfred Simpson, c. 1866
an unknown artist
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2014
Sarah Simpson, c. 1866
an unknown artist
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2014
Alice Want, 1853
William Nicholas
Portrait, pencil and watercolour on paper
Gift of the Simpson family in memory of Caroline Simpson OAM 2008. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Hon. Edward Cohen
Biography
Edward Aaron Cohen (1822–1877), merchant, politician and community leader, came to Australia with his mother and nine siblings in 1833, his father, Henry, having been transported to New South Wales that year.
1 portrait in the collection
Sir Edward Knox
Biography
Sir Edward Knox (1819-1901), businessman and banker, grew up in Denmark and as teenager joined his uncle's London mercantile firm as a clerk.
1 portrait in the collection
Edward Richards
Biography
Edward Richards, photographer, has lived and worked in Canberra for most of his life.
1 portrait in the collection
Dr Edward MacMahon CBE
Biography
Edward MacMahon CBE (1904–1987), surgeon, studied medicine at the University of Sydney and completed his residency at the Sydney Hospital.
1 portrait in the collection
Rev. Edward Puckle
Biography
The Reverend Edward Puckle (c. 1800-1898), Anglican clergyman, took holy orders in Exeter and officiated in Cornwall before sailing on the Randolph to Canterbury, NZ in 1850.
1 portrait in the collection
Edward Riou
Biography
Edward Riou (1762-1801), naval officer, began his career with the Royal Navy at the age of twelve.
2 portraits in the collection