Johann Zoffany Self portrait as David with the head of Goliath
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Johann Zoffany
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 :. | Queen Charlotte at her Dressing Table | The Lavie Children | The Reverend Randall Burroughs and his son Ellis | Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match | Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery | Related Artists: Francois-Hubert Drouais Paris 1727-Rome 1775
was a French painter and Jean-Germain Drouais's father. He specialized in portraits, some of which include Louis XV's last two mistresses, Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry respectively. He even painted the young Marie Antoinette. Circle of Denis van Alsloot Daniel or Denis van Alsloot (Dutch: Denijs van Alsloot) (c.1570-c.1626) was a Flemish Baroque painter.
WOENSAM VON WORMS, Anton before 1500 - before 1541 in Cologne