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Study for portrait of Joan Croll

Joan Croll AO

Dr Joan Croll AO (1928–2022), radiologist and physician, studied medicine at the University of Sydney and commenced practising in 1975.

2 portraits in the collection

Joan Croll

An interview with the indomitable Joan Croll, subject of John Brack's portrait.

Robert Henderson Croll

Robert Henderson Croll

Robert Henderson Croll (1869-1947), author, worked as a clerk in the Victorian public service for over 40 years, but is better remembered for his books and journalism.

2 portraits in the collection

Joan Croll

Joan Croll

Joan Croll

Joan Croll, 1976

Portrait, oil on canvas

Gift of Frank Croll and Dr Joan Croll AO 2001. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Bob Croll of the AAA Vic.

Bob Croll of the AAA Vic.

Bob Croll of the AAA Vic.

Bob Croll of the AAA Vic., 1916

Portrait, pencil, pen and ink on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2008

Study for portrait of Joan Croll

Study for portrait of Joan Croll

Study for portrait of Joan Croll

Study for portrait of Joan Croll, 1976

Portrait, conté crayon on paper

Gift of Dr Joan Croll AO 2007. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Robert Henderson Croll

Robert Henderson Croll

Robert Henderson Croll

Robert Henderson Croll, 1927

Frederick George Reynolds

Portrait, oil on canvas on board

Gift of Grietje Croll in memory of her late husband Robert Devereaux Croll and with the endorsement of his daughter Helen Croll 2013. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Joan Croll

String of Pearls

Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2001

Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.

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2013

Portrait Donors

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2001

Portrait Donors

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Benefactors

Portrait 2

December 2001 - February 2002

This issue of Portrait Magazine features David Moore, Midnight Oil, Dr Joan Croll by John Brack, the acquisition of the Captain Cook portrait, and more.

John Shirlow

John Shirlow

John Shirlow

John Shirlow, c. 1937

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2011

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2007

Portrait Donors

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Major Supporters

John Shirlow

John Shirlow

John Shirlow (1869-1936) etcher, was the first Australian to make etching the basis of his career.

1 portrait in the collection

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