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Johann Zoffany
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Johann Zoffany, Zoffani or Zauffelij (b.
13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810) was a German neoclassical painter, active mainly in England. His works appear in many prominent British national galleries such as the National Gallery, London and the Tate Gallery.
Johann zoffany biography
He is known for such works as Charles Towneley in the Park St. Gallery and Tribuna of the Uffizi.
Biography
Zoffany was born in Frankfurt. He came to Britain to enjoy the patronage of the royal family.
Zoffany was favoured by British King George III and Queen Charlotte, painting them in charmingly informal scenes — including one, "Queen Charlotte and Her Two Eldest Children" (1764), in which the queen is with her children in her dressing room.
Johann Zoffany was known for being very arrogant with his art. He had been known to have an outstanding argument with many artists, he would often draw car