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

Coralie Barr Ethel Hayton, journalist

acrylic on canvas

92 x 92 cm

Image courtesy the artist's estate

This portrait by Coralie Barr of journalist and arts advocate Ethel Hayton (1913-1988) is now in the collection of the University of Wollongong, NSW. A highly visible and active member of the local community, Hayton was involved in the campaign to establish a university in the city.