But war, independence and new nationhood created different ideas about identity in the early decades of the twentieth, when the bearded, beer-sodden bushmen gave way to a beach-going urban Australian specimen. These were the Australians whose bodies were celebrated in the work of artists like Rayner Hoff and others of neo-classical bent. The Hoff is like a sportier, more worldly model of The Lawson.
This exhibition illustrates changes in beards, moustaches and sideburns from the 1780s to the 1980s.
Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Here’s a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more!
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
