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Betty Churcher, 2008

by Dean Golja

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009 Finalist

Betty Churcher, 2008

I tried to imbue this portrait with art, serenity and strength.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009
(More information, View all 56 photos)

Philip
Puddled state
Ruby
Portrait of mother (after Mirka)

Other NPPP photos from Dean Golja
(More information)

Marlon Williams, 2015 by Dean Golja
2016 Finalist
Mr Walford, 2006 by Dean Golja
2007 Finalist

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Betty Churcher

Tribute

Betty Churcher

Magazine article, 2015

Betty Churcher AO (1931–2015), gallery director, author, painter and lecturer, was educated in Brisbane before studying art in London.
Betty Churcher
Betty Churcher
Betty Churcher
Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

About Face article

31 March 2015

The National Portrait Gallery mourns the loss of our colleague and friend Betty Churcher, AO.

'The portraits of Captain Cook'

An interview with Betty Churcher

Portrait story

Betty Churcher describes the creation of the portrait of Captain James Cook in the National Portrait Gallery.
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