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Dame Joan Sutherland (1926-), Soprano Singer

Sitter in 7 portraits
Australian-born soprano; made debut in Sydney (1951), sang at Glyndebourne (1959-60) and at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1952); acclaimed particularly for virtuoso technique in the upper register and associated with roles in operas by Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti.

NPG 6215

Dame Joan Sutherland

by Ulisse Sartini
oil on canvas, 1993
NPG 6215

NPG x125235

Dame Joan Sutherland

by Lewis Morley
resin print, 1960s
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Dame Joan Sutherland

by Lewis Morley
resin print, 1960s
NPG x125236

NPG x13750

Dame Joan Sutherland

by Jorge ('J.S.') Lewinski
bromide print on card mount, 1968
NPG x13750

NPG D17946(3)

Dame Joan Sutherland

by Cecil Beaton
pencil, 1970s?
NPG D17946(3)

NPG D17946(71)

Dame Joan Sutherland

by Cecil Beaton
pencil, 1970s?
NPG D17946(71)

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Dame Joan Sutherland

by Judy Cassab (Mrs Kampfner)
lithograph, 1984
NPG D32991

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