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John David Armstrong
Biography
John David Armstrong (1857–1943) was a sideshow and vaudeville performer known as ‘The Australian Tom Thumb’.
2 portraits in the collection
The Australian Tom Thumb (John David Armstrong), c. 1880
J D. Cooper
Portrait, carte de visite photograph
Purchased 2014
The Australian Tom Thumb (John David Armstrong), c. 1880
Sarony & Co
Portrait, carte de visite photograph
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2014
Bruce Armstrong
Biography
Bruce Armstrong (1957-2024) was a sculptor, painter, printer and charcoal artist.
2 portraits in the collection
Gillian Armstrong AM
Biography
Gillian Armstrong (b. 1950) studied theatre and film-making at Swinburne Technical College and was a star student at the newly-established Australian Film and Television School in the early 70s.
2 portraits in the collection
Read the Room
Emma Armstrong-Porter
Image
Sisters or Friends
Emma Armstrong-Porter
Image
Gillian Armstrong, 1985
Stuart Campbell
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the Estate of Stuart Campbell 2012
Gillian Armstrong AM, 1973
Gordon Glenn
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2003
Bruce Armstrong, 2001
Greg Weight
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2004. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Peter Carey in Kelly country, 2000
Bruce Armstrong
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on board
Purchased with funds provided by the Basil Bressler Bequest 2001
Ruby (left view)
Shea Kirk
Image
David Armstrong, B.A., B. Phil., 1959
Clifton Pugh AO
Portrait, oil on masonite
Gift of Jennifer Armstrong 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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John Mitchel with John Martin and Father John Kenyon [the three Johns], 1866
Edouard Gatel
Portrait, carte de visite photograph
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2016
Opening of the First Legislative Council of Victoria by Governor Charles Joseph LaTrobe at St Patrick's Hall, Bourke Street West, Melbourne November 13th 1851, 1883
John Noone after William Strutt
Portrait, photolithograph on paper
Purchased 2013
Lieutenant Watts, 1789
John Sherwin after Samuel Shelley
Portrait, stipple engraving on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2011