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 :. | Portrait of Sophia Dumergue holding a cat | Kaiser Franz | Self-portrait | Self-Portrait with Hourglass | Queen Charlotte with her Two Eldest Sons | Related Artists:
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1860-1945
Jean Charles TardieuFrench Painter, 1765-1830
Peter Fendi1796-1842
Austrian
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He was born in Vienna, Salzburg at (1796-09-04), and died in Vienna at 1842-08.