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 :. | Charles Towneley's Library in Park Street (nn03) | Herzog Franz Stephan I. von Lothringen | Queen Charlotte with her Two Eldest Sons | The Reverend Randall Burroughs and his son Ellis | George Nassau 3rd Earl Cowper | Related Artists: Jacobus Mancadan (c. 1602, Minnertsga - 4 October 1680, Tjerkgaast) was a Dutch Golden Age painter mostly known for his pastoral landscapes.
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