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Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's

Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's

Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's

Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's, 1989 (printed 2013)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of Helga Leunig 2013

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig, 1995 (printed 2013)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

Cartoonist, poet and writer Michael Leunig (1945–2024), referred to as ‘Leunig’, was a regular contributor to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald for 55 years.

3 portraits in the collection

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

In their own words

In their own words

Recorded 2017

Michael Leunig

'Drawing the human spirit'

Philosopher, cartoonist and national treasure, Michael Leunig discusses his art.

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig

Michael Leunig, 2004

Jacqueline Mitelman

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2005

Michael Leunig

The Philosophy of Teapots and Ducks

Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2005

Cartoonist Michael Leunig's insights into the human condition and current affairs have become famous Australia-wide.

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Helga Leunig

Helga Leunig, née Salwe, was working as a professional photographer at the Age in the late 1980s when she met Michael Leunig, cartoonist.

4 portraits in the collection

Bob Brown at his home in Liffey

Bob Brown at his home in Liffey

Bob Brown at his home in Liffey

Bob Brown at his home in Liffey, 1988 (printed 2013)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013

Ginger Riley at the Limmen River, Northern Territory

Ginger Riley at the Limmen River, Northern Territory

Ginger Riley at the Limmen River, Northern Territory

Ginger Riley at the Limmen River, Northern Territory, 1992 (printed 2013)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of Helga Leunig 2013

The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878)

The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878)

The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878)

The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878), 1878

an unknown artist, The Australasian Sketcher

Portrait, wood engraving on paper

Purchased 2003

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Michael Desmond

Michael Desmond worked at the National Portrait Gallery first as Senior Curator from 2006 to 2011 then as Deputy Director until 2012.

Michael Hutchence

Polly Borland on Michael Hutchence

In their own words

In their own words

Recorded 2017

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Michael Riley

Michael Riley (1960–2004), a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer, filmmaker and video-artist, was one of Australia's most influential Aboriginal contemporary artists.

15 portraits in the collection

Michael Hutchence

Michael Hutchence

Michael Hutchence (1969-1997) lead singer of the rock band INXS was widely recognised as a charismatic live performer.

2 portraits in the collection

The Hon Gough Whitlam, Ossie Cruse and Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson, sheep farmer and Aboriginal land rights activist, was born in Brewarrina, NSW.

1 portrait in the collection

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