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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:: 95422
English Actor Charles Macklin as Shylock
English actor Charles Macklin as Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Covent Garden, London, 1767-68
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Painting ID:: 95423
Family Portrait
Date circa 1775(1775)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 102 x 126.5 cm (40.2 x 49.8 in)
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Painting ID:: 95424
George III of the United Kingdom
Date between 1771(1771) and 1772(1772)
Medium enamel on copper
Dimensions 78.8 x 66 cm (31 x 26 in)
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Painting ID:: 95425
George Nassau 3rd Earl Cowper
Date <1772
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Painting ID:: 95426
Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo of Tuscany with his Family
Date 1776(1776)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 325 x 398 cm (128 x 156.7 in)
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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: | Henry Singleton | William Daniell | Franz Horny | Wynford Dewhurst | Henry Burn |
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