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Jon Molvig
Biography
Helge Jon Molvig was born and grew up in Newcastle, where he left school at thirteen and worked in a garage and at the steelworks.
6 portraits in the collection
Jon Molvig
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 1962
Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, oil on masonite
Gift of Richard Elliott 2016. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Study for the portrait of Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Richard Elliott
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program 2016
Study for the portrait of Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Richard Elliott
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program 2016
Study for portrait of Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Richard Elliott 2016
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Study for portrait of Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Richard Elliott 2016
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Study for portrait of Peter Elliott, 1964
Jon Molvig
Portrait, pencil on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Richard Elliott
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program 2016
Gordon Shepherdson
Biography
Gordon Shepherdson (b. 1934), painter, was a student of Molvig's and Sibley's in Brisbane.
1 portrait in the collection
Andrew Sibley
Biography
Andrew Sibley (1933–2015), painter and teacher, is known for his figurative paintings, landscapes and abstract works.
20 portraits in the collection
Andrew Sibley, painter, Sydney, 1960
David Potts
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2001
Self portrait, 1990
Andrew Sibley
Portrait, brush and ink on paper
Gift of the artist 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Self portrait, 1990
Andrew Sibley
Portrait, brush and ink on paper
Gift of the artist 2002. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Rudy Komon
Biography
Rudy Komon (1908-1982) was an art dealer and gallery director. After working as a journalist in Czechoslovakia, where he served with the Czech resistance during the war, he emigrated to Sydney and opened an antique store.
3 portraits in the collection
Rudy Komon, c. 1970
Lewis Morley
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2003
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Betty Churcher AO
Biography
(Elizabeth) Betty Churcher AO (1931–2015), gallery director, author, painter and lecturer, was educated in Brisbane before studying at the Royal College of Art in London.
3 portraits in the collection