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Charmed by the Rose
Magazine article by Anthony Browell, 2004
Anthony Browell reminisces about meeting Rose Lindsay, the wife of Australian artist Norman Lindsay.
The champs
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
Two lively portrait photographs reflect the agility of their subjects: world champion Australian sportsmen Lionel Rose and Anthony Mundine.
Seeing stars
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2013
Joanna Gilmour explores photographic depictions of Aboriginal sportsmen including Lionel Rose, Dave Sands, Jerry Jerome and Douglas Nicholls.
Celebrities on the field
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Robin Sellick's portraits of Australian sportspeople include Harry Kewell, Adam Scott, Shane Warne, Mark Webber and John Newcombe.
Portrait 29
September - November 2008
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine includes William Bligh, Lionel Rose, Richard Larter, Layne Beachley, William Yang and more.
Tribute
Stevie Wright
Magazine article, 2016
Stevie Wright (1947-2015), singer-songwriter, came to Australia from England at the age of nine.
All you can eat
Magazine article by Lauren Dalla, 2003
In February 2003 the National Portrait Gallery Circle of Friends brought Sir Robert Strong to Australia to present a series of lectures entitled The Artists & The Banquet- A History of Dining, which focused on the links between gardens and table decoration from the Renaissance to the Victorian Era.
Moving pictures
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
The exhibition California Video at the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles demonstrated how video artists expand the boundaries of portraiture.
Their brilliant careers
Magazine article by Jenny Gall, 2017
Jenny Gall delves into Starstruck to celebrate some of Australian cinema’s iconic women.
Risky business
Magazine article by John Zubrzycki, 2016
John Zubrzycki lauds the characters of the Australian escapology trade.
How to be a boy
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Private practice
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2008
David Smith portrayed Dr Henry Crock without the accoutrements of an orthopaedic surgeon, adding to the National Portrait Gallery's collection of eminent Australian medical practitioners. 
Out of the shadows
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2013
Joanna Gilmour profiles the life and times of the shutter sisters May and Mina Moore.
Final frame
Magazine article by Karl James, 2016
Karl James reflects on soldier portraiture during the Great War.
On the road again
Magazine article by Dr Deborah Hill, 2017
Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.
Sea legged frogs
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2011
Joanna Gilmour describes some of the stories of the individuals and incidents that define French exploration of Australia and the Pacific.