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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:: 45453
fruit state in Florence
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around 1777 London deed Gallery
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Painting ID:: 45671
The visit in the lord
mk186
1746 New York, Metropolitan museum
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Painting ID:: 48611
A view of the grounds of Hampton House
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1762
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Painting ID:: 48612
A View of the grounds of Hampton House with Mrs and Mrs Garrick taking tea
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1762
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Painting ID:: 61644
Self portrait as David with the head of Goliath,
Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath, 1756
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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: | Simone Dei Crocifissi | CRESPI, Giuseppe Maria | Massimo Stanzione | John callcott horsley,R.A. | Michael Conrad Hirt |
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