Another portrait of the Queen of Australia is unveiled in Canberra by the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce. Asked why he was chosen to paint the only official jubilee portrait, artist Ralph Heimans speculates that because the portrait was to be unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery and displayed in Australia probably played a part. Quite cooincidentally, WfaAR is sure, Heimans is Australian born but lives in the UK. The portrait is on loan from the artist for the ‘Glorious’ exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery with works representing our Queen in the early and late years of her reign drawn from NPG’s collection, together with portraits of Australians on whom she has bestowed honours. It runs until 31 March 2013. [Artist captures ‘vulnerable’ Queen in true light by Ron Cerabona, The Canberra Times, 20 September 2012]
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
