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.
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
TTD Painting ID:: 95422
Johann Zoffany 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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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)
Painting ID:: 95424
Johann Zoffany 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)
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)
TTD Painting ID:: 95426
Johann Zoffany 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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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.
