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Johann Zoffany
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.
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Painting ID:: 23540
Charles Towneley's Library in Park Street (nn03)
1783
Oil on canvas 127 x 99 cm
50 x 39 in Towneley Hall Art Gallery Burnley
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Painting ID:: 24006
Queen Charlotte at her Dressing Table (mk25)
c 1765
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Painting ID:: 24090
The Tribuna of the Uffizi (mk25)
1772-80
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Painting ID:: 24262
Queen Charlotte (mk25)
1771
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Painting ID:: 24267
George Prince of Wales and Frederick later Duke of York (mk25
c 1765
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Johann Zoffany
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 Artists to Johann Zoffany: | Anna Lea Merritt | ANDREA DA FIRENZE | Henri Levy | Gerard van Spaendonck | Hippolyte Ribbrol |
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