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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Akim and Julius, A Warrior Without A Weapon #10 - Little Kings

Akim and Julius, A Warrior Without A Weapon #10 - Little Kings

Akim and Julius, A Warrior Without A Weapon #10 - Little Kings

Akim and Julius, A Warrior Without A Weapon #10 - Little Kings, 2018 (printed 2026)

Portrait, pigment print on cotton rag art paper

Fragility, 2024 Naomi Hobson

Fragility

Rex Liddy, A Warrior Without A Weapon #8

Rex Liddy, A Warrior Without A Weapon #8

Rex Liddy, A Warrior Without A Weapon #8

Rex Liddy, A Warrior Without A Weapon #8, 2018 (printed 2026)

Portrait, pigment print on cotton rag art paper

Nicholl Kepple Jnr, A Warrior Without A Weapon #15

Nicholl Kepple Jnr, A Warrior Without A Weapon #15

Nicholl Kepple Jnr, A Warrior Without A Weapon #15

Nicholl Kepple Jnr, A Warrior Without A Weapon #15, 2025 (printed 2026)

Portrait, pigment print on cotton rag art paper

Percy Hobson

Percy Hobson

Born in the NSW town of Bourke, Percy Hobson (1943–2022) became Australia's national high-jumping champion in 1962 with a jump of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 metres).

1 portrait in the collection

Percy Hobson

Percy Hobson

Percy Hobson

Percy Hobson, 2006

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on resin-coated paper

Purchased 2006

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts (b. 1968), actress, was born in England and came to Australia from Wales at the age of fourteen.

1 portrait in the collection

The human condition – Self-portrait #3, 2019 Naomi Lawler

The human condition – Self-portrait #3, 2019

The cook (Michael Schmidt/architect), 1987

Hall of mirrors

Magazine article by Naomi Cass, 2007

Naomi Cass, Director of the Centre of Contemporary Photography, in conversation with Anne Zahalka.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts, 2003

Peter Brew-Bevan

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2004

Naomi Hobson standing next to a wooden table and metal sink in her studio

Naomi Hobson

Artists and Collectives

Multidisciplinary artist Naomi Hobson, of the Kaantju language group and Patta skin group, after the Death Adder snake, lives and works on Country in Coen, Cape York Peninsula addressing powerful links between Country and identity.

Dr Roberta Sykes and Naomi

Dr Roberta Sykes and Naomi

Dr Roberta Sykes and Naomi

Dr Roberta Sykes and Naomi, 1994

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2004. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Portrait 23: Identity

Artists and Collectives

General content

Arts Project Australia, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, ‘stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble, Abdul Abdullah, Alison Alder, Amrita Hepi, Atong Atem, Christopher Bassi, Kate Beynon, Mia Boe, Baby Guerrilla, Tarryn Gill, Julie Gough, Naomi Hobson, Deborah Kelly, Fiona McMonagle, Angelica Mesiti, Dylan Mooney, Nell, Sally Smart, Vipoo Srivilasa, Latai Taumoepeau and Kaylene Whiskey.

Naomi Watts

In Sync

Magazine article by Peter Brew-Bevan, 2004

Peter Brew-Bevan discusses two experiences where his plans for his portraits produced surprising results.

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Australian Tapestry Workshop

The Australian Tapestry Workshop (formerly the Victorian Tapestry Workshop) was established in 1976, following two years of planning and research on the part of its founding patrons, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and Lady Joyce Delacombe.

2 portraits in the collection

Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO
Featuring a favourite painting, Fred Williams ‘Wild Dog Creek’ 1977

Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO
Featuring a favourite painting, Fred Williams ‘Wild Dog Creek’ 1977

Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO
Featuring a favourite painting, Fred Williams ‘Wild Dog Creek’ 1977

Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO
Featuring a favourite painting, Fred Williams ‘Wild Dog Creek’ 1977, 2020

Portrait, oil on linen

Commissioned with funds provided by Nigel Satterley AM and Denise Satterley 2020

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