Johann Zoffany Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath
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Johann Zoffany
German
(Resident in Britain)
1734-1810
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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 :. | Charles Towneley's Library in Park Street (nn03) | Self portrait | The Oboe Player | Queen Charlotte with her Two Eldest Sons | Death of Captain Cook | Related Artists: H.Siddons Mowbray American Painter, 1858-1928 Louis-Auguste Girardot French, 1858-1933 John Blake White (1781 - 1859).
painted The Battle of Fort Moultrie in 1826