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 :. | Kaiser Franz | Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath | Portrait of Francis of Austria | Self-Portrait with Hourglass | A View of the grounds of Hampton House with Mrs and Mrs Garrick taking tea | Related Artists:
Balen, Hendrick vonDutch, approx. 1575-1632
Hendrik van Balen
Students included Anthony Van Dyck, Frans Snyders and Gerard Seghers
kislindFrancois Pascal Simon GerardFrançois Pascal Simon, Baron Gerard (12 March 1770 - 11 January 1837) was a French painter born in Rome, where his father occupied a post in the house of the French ambassador. His mother was Italian. As a baron of the Empire he is sometimes referred to as Baron Gerard.