We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Roi de Mestre His Excellency The Governor of NSW, the Right Honorable Admiral, Sir Dudley de Chair, KCB, MVO

oil on canvas

100.5 x 80.5 cm

Image courtesy Government House Collection

Sir Dudley de Chair (1864-1958) commissioned this portrait, which is now in the Government House collection. A Royal Navy officer, he was promoted admiral in 1920 and served as the 25th governor of New South Wales from 1924 to 1930.