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Robert Edwards

Dr Robert (Bob) Edwards AO

Dr Robert (Bob) Edwards AO (1930-2023) made a remarkable contribution to the cultural sector in Australia.

1 portrait in the collection

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards, 2009

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Commissioned with funds provided by Art Exhibitions Australia 2009

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Helen Edwards

Helen Edwards, a member of Portrait Artists Australia, has been a finalist in the Black Swan Prize four times, the Shirley Hannan Portrait Prize in Bega once and has been selected for the Salon des Refusés of the Archibald twice.

1 portrait in the collection

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Henry (Harry) Edwards (1827–1891), actor and entomologist, arrived in Melbourne in 1853 after a short-lived attempt at studying for a career in law.

1 portrait in the collection

Ross Edwards

Ross Edwards

Ross Edwards (b. 1943), composer, became determined upon a life of composition as a child.

1 portrait in the collection

The Seekers reunite 50 years on

Helen Edwards

In their own words

In their own words

Recorded 2013

Ross Edwards

Ross Edwards

Ross Edwards

Ross Edwards, 2013

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2013, to mark the 70th birthday of composer Ross Edwards (23 December 2013)

McLean Edwards, 2006 by Gary Grealy

McLean Edwards, 2006

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards, c. 1874

Bradley and Rulofson

Portrait, albumen photograph on cabinet card

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015

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Portrait of Margaret Coen, 1943

Portrait, oil on canvas laid on board

Gift of Meg Stewart 2024

Sidney Nolan and Robert Helpmann at Bonython Gallery, Adelaide Arts Festival

Sidney Nolan and Robert Helpmann at Bonython Gallery, Adelaide Arts Festival

Sidney Nolan and Robert Helpmann at Bonython Gallery, Adelaide Arts Festival

Sidney Nolan and Robert Helpmann at Bonython Gallery, Adelaide Arts Festival, c. 1964 (printed 2015)

Robert McFarlane

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999

Robert Earl of Buckinghamshire (Hobart)

Robert Earl of Buckinghamshire (Hobart)

Robert Earl of Buckinghamshire (Hobart)

Robert Earl of Buckinghamshire (Hobart), 1808

Robert Dunkarton after Sir Thomas Lawrence

Portrait, mezzotint on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2012

The Seekers reunite 50 years on

The Seekers reunite 50 years on

The Seekers reunite 50 years on

The Seekers reunite 50 years on, 2011

Portrait, synthetic polymer on linen

Gift of Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley 2012. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Robert Hunter, July 1978

Robert Hunter, July 1978

Robert Hunter, July 1978

Robert Hunter, July 1978, 1978 (printed 2012)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2012

Robert Dessaix

Robert Dessaix

Robert Dessaix

Robert Dessaix, 1998

Robert Hannaford AM

Portrait, oil on canvas

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Robert Dessaix 2000
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

Stephen and Russell Page

Stephen and Russell Page

Stephen and Russell Page

Stephen and Russell Page, 1993 (printed 2011)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Robert Rosen 2012

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