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 :. | the founders of the royal academy of arts | David Garrick | John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich | Archduchess Maria Christina | Duke Ferdinando I of Parma | Related Artists: Otto Greiner painted Prometheus in 1909 Luis Riccardo Falero 1851-1896 John ward of hull British, 1798-1849