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Take a close look at a portrait with a hidden message in its hands. For Year 7 – 9 students.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Gina and Ted Gregg 2010
Betty Churcher describes the creation of the portrait of Captain James Cook in the National Portrait Gallery.
Purchased 2018
Purchased with funds provided by the Liangis family 2012
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007
Robert Oatley's continuing benefaction has helped the National Portrait Gallery acquire works that add another layer to the story of Captain Cook.
In focussing on the importance of gifts in the building of the collection, prominence must be given to the most spectacular of the National Portrait Gallery's acquisitions; the portrait of Captain James Cook RN by John Webber R.A.
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Robert Oatley talks about the repatriation of the John Webber portrait of Captain James Cook.
Shipmates for years, James Cook and Joseph Banks each kept a journal but neither man shed light on their relationship.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Ted and Gina Gregg 2012
Since 1993 Brisbane-based artist David M Thomas has investigated self identity through art works that encompass painting, text, audio, video and performance.
An interview with Australian astronaut, Dr. Andy Thomas, who describes the experience of space travel.