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 :. | John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich | Family Portrait | The Tribuna of the Uffizi, | A Cockfight in Lucknow | George III of the United Kingdom | Related Artists: Eleanor e.manly fl.1875-1898
Francois Bernard painted Portrait of Two Chitimacha Indians in 1870 Leopold Kowalsky French
1856-1931