A portrait is a representation of a specific person, capturing likeness, character, or mood. Portraiture is one of the oldest and most socially significant art forms — used historically to record rulers, commemorate the wealthy, and document ordinary people. Contemporary portraiture includes hyper-realism, expressionism, conceptual approaches, and photography. The Archibald Prize is Australia's most prominent portrait award.
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Original works by local artists, available for display.