Notable Finalists
Besides the winners, there have been many Archibald finalists of Australian celebrities, including musicians, athletes, politicians, film-makers and artists. Some selected ones: (listed Artist – Subject)
- 1946
- Rolf Harris – Portrait of a School Boy (self portrait)
- 1979
- Bressow, Lance – Dame Joan Sutherland
- Palaitis, Josonia – The Honourable John Howard, M.P.
- Pendlebury, L Scott – Anne and Drew Pendlebury (Actress and Musician respectively) (The work depicts the artist's two children: Anne Pendlebury, who acted in 1979 TV drama series, Twenty Good Years; and Drew Pendlebury, who was a band member of The Sports). Pendlebury was a finalist 24 times but never won the prize.
Read more about this topic: List Of Archibald Prize Winners
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