19 October 2013 to 8 December 2013

Portrait of actor Hugo Weaving by artist Del Kathryn Barton.

Image: Del Kathryn Barton hugo. Image courtesy of Art Gallery of NSW.

Since its inception in 1921, the Archibald Prize has continued to be one of Australia’s most prestigious art awards and never fails to draw interest, attention and debate. Awarded to the best portrait painting, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.

In 2013, 868 entries were received and judged by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Del Kathryn Barton was selected as the winner, receiving $75,000 for her painting, hugo.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

Image: Archibald Prize 2013, installation view. Photograph by Silversalt Photography.

An Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition toured by Museums & Galleries NSW

Combined sponsor logos for Art Gallery NSW, ANZ, Museums & Galleries NSW. NSW Government Department of Trade and Investment and Australian Government Australia Council.