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 :. | A View of the grounds of Hampton House with Mrs and Mrs Garrick taking tea | A Cockfight in Lucknow | Herzog Franz Stephan I. von Lothringen | the founders of the royal academy of arts | Elizabeth Farren as Hermione in The Winters Tale | Related Artists:
MELeNDEZ, LuisSpanish Painter, 1716-1780
Jacob Abels (1803 - 1866) was a Dutch painter.
He was born in Amsterdam in 1803, and was instructed in art by Jan van Ravenswaay, the animal painter. In 1826 he visited Germany, and on his return settled at the Hague. He distinguished himself especially in painting moonlight landscapes. The Museum at Haarlem has works by him. Abels died at Abcoude in 1866.
Matthys NaiveuDutch Baroque Era Painter, 1647-ca.1721