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Sally Robinson
Biography
Sally Robinson, born in England, studied at the National Art School in Sydney from 1970 to 1973, and in the following year took up a position as designer at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
3 portraits in the collection
Observation point
Magazine article by Sally Robinson, 2017
Every face is different and every face is fascinating, but I find an elderly one particularly intriguing.
Sally Robinson
'Expect a polite refusal'
Portrait story
Artist Sally Robinson describes her career and the creation of her portrait of Tim Winton.
Tim Winton, 2019
Sally Robinson
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Tim Winton, 2019
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Purchased with funds provided by the Annual Appeal 2020
Judy, 2012
by Sally Robinson
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Glenn McGrath, 2003
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Gift of the artist 2003
Angry Anderson, 2006
Sally Robinson
Portrait, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2010
Pigeon coup
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Glenn McGrath makes a strong impact on the English batsmen and the walls of the National Portrait Gallery.
Sally Robbins
Biography
The rower Sally Robbins (b. 1981) remains best known for her performance in the Women's Eight final at the 2004 Olympics, during which she appeared to cease rowing 500 metres from the finish line, denying Australia a possible Bronze medal, igniting furious public debate, and earning herself the unshakeable nickname "Lay Down Sally".
2 portraits in the collection
William Robinson AO
Biography
William Robinson AO (b. 1936) is one of Australia's most distinguished and influential contemporary painters, known for his distinctive and prolific output as landscape painter in particular.
3 portraits in the collection
Self portrait with goose feathers, 2004
William Robinson AO
Portrait, colour lithograph on paper
Purchased 2022
Lucy, 2006
by Sally McInerney
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Midday in the squat, 2009
by Hannah Robinson
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Equestrian self portrait, 2004
William Robinson AO
Portrait, colour lithograph on paper
Purchased 2022
Kevin at Midnight
James J. Robinson
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