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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:: 61645
The Tribuna of the Uffizi,
The Tribuna of the Uffizi, by Johan Zoffany, 1772-8, Royal Collection, Windsor.
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Painting ID:: 61646
Charles Towneley and friends in his library,
Charles Towneley and friends in his library, by Zoffany
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Painting ID:: 64317
lord willoughby and his family. c.
1775
collection lord willoughby de broke
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Painting ID:: 64396
lord willoughby and his family, c.
1775
collection lord willoughby de broke
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Painting ID:: 67812
Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery
1782
Oil on canvas
127 x 102 cm
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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: | Leon Bazille Perrault | Vincenzo Cabianca | Carlo Portelli | Peter ilsted | Elihu Vedder |
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