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

William Pidgeon The Hon Sir Edward Warren

oil on canvas

This portrait by William Pidgeon of businessman Edward Warren (1895-1983) was commissioned by the Australian Coal Association in recognition of Warren’s 'outstanding leadership of the coal industry’. The association noted that 'Sir Edward since 1949 has been chairman of the NSW Combined Colliery Proprietors’ Association and chairman of the Australian Coal Association and Australian Coal Association (Research) Ltd since their inception in 1955. He is vice-chairman of the Australian National Committee, World Power Conference.’