Historical information

This portrait is of Dr Walter Thompson, former President of ANZCA from 2006 - 2008 was commissioned by ANZCA to commemorate Dr Thompson's presidential term. The painting was unveiled on 17 April 2009.
The artist Ben Joel is a Western Australian artist, well known for his commissioned portraits and contemporary artworks in most media. Joel's artworks are represented in national private and public art collections

Physical description

Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Walter Thompson wearing the Presidential gown and medal. The sitter's hands are clasped in front of him and he is casually seated in front of a plain background coloured in black and red imitating a second frame/window. The painting is set in a plain gold and maroon frame.

Inscriptions & markings

[ lower right hand side] BEN JOEL '08