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Alfred Simpson
Biography
Alfred Simpson (1805–1891), manufacturer, started his professional life as a tinsmith in his native London and also worked as a hatter before financial difficulties caused him to emigrate to Australia in 1849.
1 portrait in the collection
Alfred Simpson, c. 1866
an unknown artist
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2014
Alice Simpson
Biography
Alice Simpson, née Want was one of nine children of Randolph and Harriette Want, who married in Sydney in 1839.
1 portrait in the collection
David Simpson
Biography
David Simpson, photographer, is represented in the Art Gallery of South Australia, his subjects including HM Queen Elizabeth II, Don Bradman, David Gulpilil and Sir Mark and Lady Oliphant.
1 portrait in the collection
Portrait of Brendan Nelson, 2019
Todd Simpson
Image
Edward Telford Simpson
Biography
Edward Telford Simpson (1889-1965), Alice's grandson, was born the only son of Edward Percy Simpson and his wife Anne.
1 portrait in the collection
Max Schubert, 1980
David Simpson
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2014
Sarah Simpson, c. 1866
an unknown artist
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2014
Alice Want, 1853
William Nicholas
Portrait, pencil and watercolour on paper
Gift of the Simpson family in memory of Caroline Simpson OAM 2008. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Edward Telford Simpson, 1919
John St Helier Lander
Portrait, oil on canvas
Gift of the Simpson family in memory of Caroline Simpson OAM 2008. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
HRH Prince Alfred
Biography
Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844–1900) was the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria.
4 portraits in the collection
Alfred Hill CMG OBE
Biography
Alfred Hill CMG OBE (1869-1960) was a composer, conductor and violinist.
2 portraits in the collection
Hon. Alfred Deakin
Biography
Alfred Deakin (1856-1919), Australia's second, fifth and seventh Prime Minister, was central to the Federation movement.
1 portrait in the collection
Alfred Barry
Biography
Alfred Barry (1826-1910), Anglican bishop of Sydney and primate of the Church of England in Australia and Tasmania, was educated at King’s College, London and at Cambridge.
2 portraits in the collection
Alfred William Cox
Biography
Alfred William Cox (1857–1919), racehorse owner and breeder, was born in Liverpool, England, the son of a successful cotton broker.
1 portrait in the collection
Dr Alfred Barry, c. 1870
Sarony & Co
Portrait, carte de visite photograph
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2012