German
(Resident in Britain)
1734-1810
Johann Zoffany Galleries
Painter of portraits, conversation pieces, and theatrical scenes, Zoffany was born in Germany and came to England about 1758 after studying in Italy. He began by painting clock faces and doing hack work, before turning to painting theatrical scenes, especially depicting David Garrick. He was favoured by the royal family. George III nominated him for the Royal Academy in 1769 and recommended him to the duke of Tuscany. Related Paintings of Johann Zoffany :. | Erzherzogin Maria Christine | Self-Portrait as a Monk | the founders of the royal academy of arts | The Oboe Player | Benjamin Stillingfleet | Related Artists: Alexander John Drysdale painted Louisiana Live Oaks Audubon Park in Moscher, Jacob van Dutch Baroque Era Painter, 1615-1655 Xavier De Cock painted The Meersstraat in Ghent in 1862