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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

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Portrait of an Artist (Self portrait)

Portrait of an Artist (Self portrait)

Portrait of an Artist (Self portrait)

Portrait of an Artist (Self portrait), 1944

Portrait, oil on canvas board

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2017

Phillip Gudthaykudthay

Phillip Gudthaykudthay

Phillip Gudthaykudthay

Phillip Gudthaykudthay, 1986

Martin van der Wal

Portrait, inkjet print on rag paper

Purchased 2005

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait, 1965

Portrait, oil on masonite

Gift of the Estate of Nicolaas van der Waarden 2013

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert, 2002

Portrait, oil on canvas

Commissioned with funds from the Basil Bressler Bequest 2002

A G Stephens

Alfred George Stephens

Alfred George Stephens (1865–1933), editor, journalist and publisher, was born and educated in Toowoomba.

1 portrait in the collection

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert, 2002

Portrait, pencil on paper

Commissioned with funds from the Basil Bressler Bequest 2002

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert, 2002

Portrait, pencil on paper

Commissioned with funds from the Basil Bressler Bequest 2002

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert

Preparatory study for Betty Cuthbert, 2002

Portrait, pencil on paper

Commissioned with funds from the Basil Bressler Bequest 2002

Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy (1941–2020), singer/songwriter, is best known for her anthem for women’s liberation, 'I am Woman', inspired by Australian feminist and rock journalist Lillian Roxon.

1 portrait in the collection

Dr Hugh Kingsley Ward

Hugh Kingsley Ward

Hugh Kingsley Ward MC (1887-1972), bacteriologist, was educated at Sydney Grammar and the University of Sydney before being awarded the Rhodes Scholarship in 1911 and proceeding to Oxford.

1 portrait in the collection

Self portrait

William H. Bardwell

William H. Bardwell, photographer, worked at various premises in Ballarat from 1858 until 1895.

1 portrait in the collection

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Peter Wegner

Peter Wegner first participated in a group exhibition in 1977, when he had had no art training.

7 portraits in the collection

Portrait of Philip Williams

Portrait of Philip Williams

Portrait of Philip Williams

Portrait of Philip Williams, 2019

Portrait, oil on canvas

Gift of Rick Amor and Meg Williams in memory of Althea 'Bid' Williams 2020. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Elaine Haxton

Elaine Haxton

Elaine Haxton (1909-1999), painter, graphic artist and theatre designer, grew up in Sydney.

1 portrait in the collection

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert, 1955 (printed 2003)

Ern McQuillan OAM

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2003

Master Johnny Day, Australian Champion Pedestrian

Johnny Day

‘The Australian Wonder’, Johnny Day (1856–1885), was an undefeated world-champion juvenile walker.

1 portrait in the collection

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