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The cult of the queen empress: royal portraiture in colonial Victoria
It was no coincidence that in 1861 the National Gallery of Victoria was officially opened by the governor, Sir Henry Barkly, on Queen Victoria’s birthday, 24 Ma
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Land, loss and identity: art of a great Pintupi lineage
Introduction The history of Indigenous art in Australia is marked by stories of great artists who have inspired other close or extended kin to follow their direction, resulting in a…
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Framers in Focus: Alexander Fletcher
Framers in Focus: A series of essays on 19th century Melbourne frame makers produced by the NGV Centre for Frame Research.
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British and Australian portraits at the National Gallery of Victoria
Portraiture is, and always has been, an important component of the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
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Phantasy and Myth, Parmigianino’s Huntsman drawing
In his 1953 publication on the drawings of Parmigianino (Girolamo Maria Francesco Mazzola) (1503–1540), A.