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

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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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