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 :. | Colonel Mordaunt s Cock Match | The Third Duke of Richmond out Shooting with his Servant | David Garrick | Self portrait | Kaiser Franz | Related Artists: Nicolas-Antoine Taunay painted Le Theatre de la Folie in 1805(1805) until 1810 Octave Penguilly - L Haridon Paris 1811 - Paris 1870.
French Painter. Eduardo de Martino painted Combate naval in 1838 - 1912