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Paul Newton
Biography
Paul Newton (b. 1961), is a Sydney-based portrait painter noted for his ability to capture likeness and sensibility.
6 portraits in the collection
Self-portrait #5, 2019
Paul Newton
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Self portrait in lockdown
Paul Newton
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David Campese by Paul Newton
Portrait story
An interview with Paul Newton, the creator of the portrait of rugby legend David Campese.
David Campese II, 2000
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on canvas
Purchased with funds provided by the Basil Bressler Bequest 2001
Inspiration + Realisation: John Singer Sargent
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2006
Katherine Russell examines the art of Australian artist Paul Newton, referencing the portraiture of John Singer Sargent.
Patrick Corrigan, 2006
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on canvas
Gift of Patrick Corrigan AM 2007
Gail Kelly, 2018
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on canvas
Commissioned with funds provided by Westpac Group and Optus 2018
Imelda Roche, 2003
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on canvas
Commissioned 2003
Portrait of Frank Lowy AC, 2014
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on canvas
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2016
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Portrait of David Gonski AC, 2012
Paul Newton
Portrait, oil on linen
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2013
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Bert Newton AM MBE
Biography
Bert Newton AM MBE (1938-2021) was one of Australia's longest-serving and best-known television personalities.
1 portrait in the collection
Helmut Newton
Biography
Helmut Newton was born and grew up in Berlin, which he fled in 1938 to escape persecution as a Jew.
1 portrait in the collection
Moonbird boy, 2009
by Matthew Newton
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On Albatross Island, 2015
by Matthew Newton
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Rammey Ramsey, 2009
by Michelle Newton
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