Ensay Water Tank Art
These murals on a water tank in Ensay depict Hereford cattle and Victorian High Country icons of the breed.
The mural was the brainchild of Hereford breeder Barry Newcomen of Newcomen Herefords in Ensay, and has been painted on a water tank at the Ensay saleyards, in the heartland of the Hereford breed, by Omeo artist Terry Petersen.
The painting depicts a mob of Hereford cattle with stockmen, including well-known Ensay breeder Phil "Bluey" Commins, Nunniong Herefords, on horseback, and Barry and his wife Topsy.
Barry said he wanted the painting to pay homage to the Hereford and its significance to the history of the Victorian High Country.
"The local shire built five concrete tanks at Ensay for firefighting purposes and there is one right opposite the saleyards. I decided it was a good idea to paint it with Herefords and there are a variety of scenes with Hereford cattle," he said.
The water tank is located just up from the River Inn Hotel at Ensay.
Photo Credit: Mountain Shack Travels
Location
64-70 Johnston Street, Ensay 3895 Map
