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 :. | lord willoughby and his family. c. | Queen Charlotte with her Two Eldest Sons | Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria | Sir Elijah Impey | Portrait of Ann Brown in the Role of Miranda | Related Artists: Carl Jutz German, 1838-1916 Hippolyte Lazerges 1817-1887 Giovanni Giacometti 1868-1933
Swiss
Giovanni Giacometti Galleries
was a Swiss painter. He was the father of the artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti and the architect Bruno Giacometti.