John Macallan SWAN<br/> <em>African panthers</em> (1891) <!-- (recto) --><br /> oil on canvas<br /> 35.6 x 61.4 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased, 1892<br /> p.397.4-1<br /> <!--4397-->
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Animalia art in the Salon

With Curator of International art, Laurie Benson

What is animalia? Learn about this art form and its history with NGV Curator of International Art, Laurie Benson in our 19th Century Salon room.

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Antoine-Louis Barye Emmanuel Fremiet John Macallan Swan International NGV Collection Painting Sculpture & Installation Art

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