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 :. | Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath | The children of Ferdinand of Parma | David Garrick | Portrait of Ann Brown in the Role of Miranda | Portrait of Francis of Austria |
Related Artists:
Hans Muelich
painted Court Jester Mertl, Munich in 1545
HOFFMANN, Hans
German Painter, ca.1550-1591
Joachim Patinir
Flemish Northern Renaissance Painter, ca.1485-1524