It's really strange to see myself portrayed like that, because when you have those private moments it's only you having that private moment to yourself.
The perfect match
This 1910 portrait of Elizabeth Sarah (Lillie) Roberts by Tom Roberts was brought into the Gallery's collection with the assistance of the Acquisition Fund in 2013.
Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
Paul Kelly & The Portraits presents a multifaceted image of the performer over the course of his career.
From 2015 to 2017 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on Reg Richardson AM by Mitch Cairns, a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2014, and a great example of minimalist portraiture.
Commissioned with funds provided by Westpac Group and Optus 2018
Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2017 Prize.
How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
