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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022)
9 September 2022
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The National Portrait Gallery is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Throughout her 70-year reign, Her Majesty represented graciousness, humanity and stability during times of enormous social change.
The most material advantages
Devotion
A one-in-a-thousand woman
The National Portrait Gallery Announces Art Handlers’ Award
18 February 2019
Archived media releases 2019
The National Portrait Gallery is excited to announce that Perth photographer Elizabeth Looker has won the Art Handlers’ Award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Art Handlers' Award 2019
James & Michelle
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The Art Handlers' Award for 2019 went to A Calm So Deep, 2018 by Elizabeth Looker.
Winner announcement
“Dancing feet and wild hair...”
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We are delighted to announce the winner of the inaugural $75,000 Darling Portrait Prize is Anthea da Silva with her painting of contemporary dancer Dr Elizabeth Cameron-Dalman OAM.
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Honour board
Favourite portraits
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National Portrait Gallery staff introduce their favourite portraits from the exhibition.
King Edward Terrace
Behind the street name
Visiting the gallery
King Edward Terrace was named in honour of King Edward VII (1841-1910)
Annual Appeal
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Honour board
Who is Lillie Roberts?
Devotion
Talented wife for a talented husband
2021 Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal
In 2021 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Peter Brew-Bevan's portraits of athletes Turia Pitt, Leisel Jones OAM and Ellie Cole OAM.
2022 Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal
In 2022 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Mayatjara by Robert Fielding, a series of 24 photographs of Elders of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara community.
2013-14 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
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.
The Board
Governance & Board
The Board oversees the Gallery's strategic directions, objectives and governance.
Top of their game
Nobel Laureates
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Macfarlane Burnet and Patrick White
Announcing Shakespeare to Winehouse
24 November 2021
Archived media releases 2021
More than eighty treasures from the National Portrait Gallery London will travel to Canberra for a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from March 2022.