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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:: 26692
The Triumph of Venus
mk53
1760
Oil on cannvas
125x171cm
Bordeaux,Musee des Beaux-Arts
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Painting ID:: 26951
Self-Portrait as a Monk
mk52
1779
Oil on wood
43x36.6cm
Galleria Nazionale,Parma
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Painting ID:: 30637
Self-Portrait with Hourglass
mk68
Oil on wood
Florence,Uffizi,
C.1776
Germany
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Painting ID:: 43293
Mrs Oswald
mk170
1763-1764
Oil on canvas
226.5x158.8cm
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Painting ID:: 44569
David Garrick as Macbeth and Hannah Pritchard as Lady Macbeth
mk173
Oil on canvas
102x127.5cm
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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: | William Allen Wall | Jan Davidsz. de Heem | gromaire | Henry Somm | Robert Swain Gifford |
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