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Barry Humphries

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In their own words lead researcher Louise Maher on the novel project that lets the Gallery’s portraits speak for themselves.

Sarah, 2022 Therese Maher

Sarah

Therese Maher
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Coji and Owen
Coji and Owen
Coji and Owen

Coji and Owen, c. 2000

Penny Tweedie
Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2004

Dusty and Jed, 2015 by Louise Whelan

Dusty and Jed, 2015

by Louise Whelan
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Millie, 2011 by Louise Whelan

Millie, 2011

by Louise Whelan
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Kaloti Parmjit, 2012 by Louise Whelan

Kaloti Parmjit, 2012

by Louise Whelan
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Becky feeding Hazel, 2012 by Louise Allerton

Becky feeding Hazel, 2012

by Louise Allerton
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Inside: Tiggy, 2020 Louise Hawson

Inside: Tiggy

Louise Hawson
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Louise, 2009 by Jacqueline Mitelman

Louise, 2009

by Jacqueline Mitelman
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Louise Sauvage
Louise Sauvage
Louise Sauvage

Louise Sauvage, 1996 (printed 1999)

Montalbetti + Campbell
Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Purchased 1999

Portrait of Louise Forthun in front of a Stephen Bram
Portrait of Louise Forthun in front of a Stephen Bram
Portrait of Louise Forthun in front of a Stephen Bram

Portrait of Louise Forthun in front of a Stephen Bram, 1992

Angela Brennan
Portrait, oil on canvas

Gift of the artist 2021. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.

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