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Herman Mishkin
Biography
Herman Mishkin (1871–1948) was the pre-eminent photographer of opera stars of the 'Golden Age'.
2 portraits in the collection
Frances Alda, 1918
Herman Mishkin
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Roger Neill 2006
Frances Alda, 1912
Herman Mishkin
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Purchased 2007
Aime Dupont
Biography
Aimé Dupont, a Belgian sculptor turned photographer, and his wife, photographer Etta Greer, moved to New York in the 1880s, having established a reputation as portraitists of opera singers in Paris.
1 portrait in the collection
Bewitching
Magazine article by Roger Neill, 2006
Roger Neill delves into the life of a lesser-known Australian diva, Frances Alda.
The Bath Butterfly
About Face article
The caricaturist and engraver James Gillray's biting satires about Sir Joseph Banks.
Thrown together
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2009
Shipmates for years, James Cook and Joseph Banks each kept a journal but neither man shed light on their relationship.
Petal to the mettle
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2019
Sarah Engledow lauds the very civil service of Dame Helen Blaxland.
Some prime ministers
General content
Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.