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Honey · May 11th, 2008, 07:12 PM

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A portrait of the late Heath Ledger won the people's choice award at Australia's Archibald Prize Exhibition on Thursday.

More than 32,000 people voted in the competition – considered one of Australia's most prominent art prizes. The painting, called "Heath," was created by Ledger's friend, Vincent Fantauzzo, shortly before the actor's death.

According to a spokesperson for the Art Gallery of NSW (where the prize was awarded), the Ledger family and the artist will donate the prize-winning piece – which features three images of Ledger – to the gallery.

Fantauzzo received a $2,500 and $1,000 gift certificate with his award.

The portrait was painted at Ledger's Perth family home in December.

Heath Ledger Portrait Wins Australian Art Prize - Heath Ledger : People.com

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Honey Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England Posts: 14,392	Heath Ledger portrait wins Australian art prize Photo by: INCO / Fame PicturesA portrait of the late Heath Ledger won the people's choice award at Australia's Archibald Prize Exhibition on Thursday. More than 32,000 people voted in the competition – considered one of Australia's most prominent art prizes. The painting, called "Heath," was created by Ledger's friend, Vincent Fantauzzo, shortly before the actor's death. According to a spokesperson for the Art Gallery of NSW (where the prize was awarded), the Ledger family and the artist will donate the prize-winning piece – which features three images of Ledger – to the gallery. Fantauzzo received a $2,500 and $1,000 gift certificate with his award. The portrait was painted at Ledger's Perth family home in December. Heath Ledger Portrait Wins Australian Art Prize - Heath Ledger : People.com __________________ If you are dirty, insignificant and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model- Banksy