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Archibald artworks on parenting

By the Art Gallery of NSW

Parenting has provided inspiration for many Archibald artists over the years. Here's a selection, including Del Kathryn Barton's 2008 Archibald Prize winning self-portrait with her children.

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AGNSW prizes Natasha Bieniek Waiting for Arden, from Archibald Prize 2019
AGNSW prizes Natasha Bieniek Waiting for Arden, from Archibald Prize 2019
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2019/30103/
AGNSW prizes Katherine Edney Self-portrait with Ariel, from Archibald Prize 2019
AGNSW prizes Katherine Edney Self-portrait with Ariel, from Archibald Prize 2019
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2019/30117/
AGNSW prizes Jonathan Dalton Sally. And her boys., from Archibald Prize 2019
AGNSW prizes Jonathan Dalton Sally. And her boys., from Archibald Prize 2019
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2019/30111/
AGNSW prizes Loribelle Spirovski Meg and Amos (and Art), from Archibald Prize 2019
AGNSW prizes Loribelle Spirovski Meg and Amos (and Art), from Archibald Prize 2019
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2019/30142/
AGNSW prizes William Mackinnon Sunshine and Lucky (life), from Archibald Prize 2020
AGNSW prizes William Mackinnon Sunshine and Lucky (life), from Archibald Prize 2020
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2020/30230/
AGNSW prizes Del Kathryn Barton You are what is most beautiful about me, a self-portrait with Kell and Arella, from Archibald Prize 2008
AGNSW prizes Del Kathryn Barton You are what is most beautiful about me, a self-portrait with Kell and Arella, from Archibald Prize 2008
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2008/28606/
AGNSW prizes William Mackinnon Dark dad / extremis, from Archibald Prize 2021
AGNSW prizes William Mackinnon Dark dad / extremis, from Archibald Prize 2021
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2021/30292/
AGNSW prizes Vanessa Stockard Self-portrait as new mum, from Archibald Prize 2017
AGNSW prizes Vanessa Stockard Self-portrait as new mum, from Archibald Prize 2017
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2017/29854/
AGNSW prizes Vanessa Stockard Self-portrait, from Archibald Prize 2018
AGNSW prizes Vanessa Stockard Self-portrait, from Archibald Prize 2018
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2018/29943/
AGNSW prizes Jessica Ashton Self-portrait as a clown, from Archibald Prize 2017
AGNSW prizes Jessica Ashton Self-portrait as a clown, from Archibald Prize 2017
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2017/29820/
AGNSW prizes Rebecca Hastings The onesie, from Archibald Prize 2014
AGNSW prizes Rebecca Hastings The onesie, from Archibald Prize 2014
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2014/29491/
AGNSW prizes Guido (Guy) Maestri The fourth week of parenthood (self-portrait), from Archibald Prize 2018
AGNSW prizes Guido (Guy) Maestri The fourth week of parenthood (self-portrait), from Archibald Prize 2018
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2018/29974/
AGNSW prizes Michael Zavros Bad dad, from Archibald Prize 2013
AGNSW prizes Michael Zavros Bad dad, from Archibald Prize 2013
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2013/29394/
AGNSW prizes Prudence Flint Baby, from Archibald Prize 2015
AGNSW prizes Prudence Flint Baby, from Archibald Prize 2015
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2015/29627/
AGNSW prizes Vincent Fantauzzo All that's good in me (self-portrait as son Luca), from Archibald Prize 2014
AGNSW prizes Vincent Fantauzzo All that's good in me (self-portrait as son Luca), from Archibald Prize 2014
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2014/29486/
AGNSW prizes Michael Peck Self-portrait in the image of my son, from Archibald Prize 2012
AGNSW prizes Michael Peck Self-portrait in the image of my son, from Archibald Prize 2012
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2012/29237/
AGNSW prizes Daniel Henderson Lily-Rose, from Archibald Prize 2007
AGNSW prizes Daniel Henderson Lily-Rose, from Archibald Prize 2007
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2007/28469/
AGNSW prizes Kathrin Longhurst Self: past, present and future, from Archibald Prize 2018
AGNSW prizes Kathrin Longhurst Self: past, present and future, from Archibald Prize 2018
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2018/29959/
AGNSW prizes Martine Emdur Claudia Karvan, interior, from Archibald Prize 2003
AGNSW prizes Martine Emdur Claudia Karvan, interior, from Archibald Prize 2003
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2003/22979/
AGNSW prizes Del Kathryn Barton Mother (a portrait of Cate), from Archibald Prize 2011
AGNSW prizes Del Kathryn Barton Mother (a portrait of Cate), from Archibald Prize 2011
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2011/28901/
AGNSW prizes McLean Edwards Cate Blanchett and family, from Archibald Prize 2006
AGNSW prizes McLean Edwards Cate Blanchett and family, from Archibald Prize 2006
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2006/28279/
AGNSW prizes Marcus Callum Portrait of a seated woman, from Archibald Prize 2011
AGNSW prizes Marcus Callum Portrait of a seated woman, from Archibald Prize 2011
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2011/28906/
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