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 :. | Elizabeth Farren as Hermione in The Winters Tale | Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria | The Oboe Player | Sir Elijah Impey | Kaiser Franz | Related Artists: BICCI, Nero di Italian Early Renaissance Painter, 1419-1491 Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof painted Autumn Day in 1895 Anton Ivanov painted Fishing Vessels off a Jetty in 1839