Made in 1919, a gift of over 100 paintings and works on paper led to the establishment of Tamworthâs first public art gallery. Known collectively as the Salvana Collection these works were donated by Australian artist John Salvana (1873-1956). Principally a painter, Salvana was best known for his âbush scenesâ or impressionistic landscapes of rural […]
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