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 Paintings of Johann Zoffany :. | George Nassau Clavering, 3rd Earl of Cowper (1738-1789), Florence beyond | Queen Charlotte with her Children and Brothers | Self portrait as David with the head of Goliath | Herzog Franz Stephan I. von Lothringen | The Third Duke of Richmond out Shooting with his Servant |
Related Artists:
Friedrich Eduard Meyerheim
painted Die Kegelgesellschaft in 1834
j. beraud
1849-1935 1849 - Saint Petersburg, Russia - 1935 Paris) Scenes of daily life painted by Jean Beraud reveal interest in Naturalism. Such diverse themes as crowds observing the funeral of Victor Hugo (see Carnavalet, Paris) or studies of the interior of a Parisian Bank Apartment reflect aspects of French society during the Third Republic.
Karl Pavlovic Brullow
1799-1852