Johann Zoffany Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery
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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 Paintings of Johann Zoffany :. | Self-Portrait with Hourglass | the founders of the royal academy of arts | Family Portrait | Mrs Oswald | George Nassau 3rd Earl Cowper | Related Artists: Giovanni Ponticelli Italian, 1855-1877 Lucas van Valckenborch Flemish Northern Renaissance Painter, 1530-1597 Jakob Emil Schindler Austrian Impressionist Painter, 1842-1892