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.
Herzog Franz Stephan I. von Lothringen 1776/1777
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 232 x 149 cm (91.3 x 58.7 in) Rahmenmaße: 250 x 11.5 cm (98.4 x 4.5 in)
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Painting ID:: 80237
Herzog_Franz_Stephan_I._von_Lothringen 1776/1777
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 232 x 149 cm (91.3 x 58.7 in) Rahmenmaße: 250 x 11.5 cm (98.4 x 4.5 in)
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The children of Ferdinand of Parma 1778(1778)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 159 x 184,5 cm Rahmenmaße: 169,5 x 194 x 7 cm
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Painting ID:: 80641
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.