Artworks from Sidney Nolan’s celebrated Ned Kelly series are reunited after the Art Gallery of New South Wales brings “First-Class Marksman” back with the rest of the set. The painting is matched with the other 26 works that complete the series.
The outlets describe the event as a restoration of the series’ intended ensemble presentation. They do not dispute the core facts: that “First-Class Marksman” is one work from the Ned Kelly cycle and that it has been brought back into alignment with the full group of 26 companion paintings held by or associated with the gallery’s collection. Coverage focuses on the “reunion” aspect and the significance of viewing the complete series together, rather than on new research or controversy.
Across the reports, the emphasis is consistent—reuniting the works allows audiences to experience the series as a whole. While each outlet uses similar language to frame the moment, their accounts converge on the same update: the gallery has reassembled the complete Ned Kelly sequence by reconnecting “First-Class Marksman” with its 26 partner works.
