Artist. Born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij in Frankfurt. He came to England in 1760, and by 1764 he had the patronage of King George III and Queen Charlotte, He was a founding member of the Royal Academy, and became popular for his society and theatrical portraits.
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Johan Zoffany
The plaque adds an extra 'n' to his first name, although several biographies ...
Painter. Born the Netherlands. September 1938, avoiding the Nazis, he moved to Hampstead and, assisted by Ben Nicholson, rented a room in the house with the plaque. He painted it white, includin...
Portrait painter. The Artist Rifles was formed at his studio, 1860. Died Sydenham.
Pioneer of good design for London Transport. Born Lincolnshire. Click on the picture source web site for more information.
Artist, architect and explorer. Born at 21 Charles Square. Topographical artist. He visited many Mediterranean countries drawing their monuments and ruins. In 1839-40 Catherwood and John Lloyd ...
Water-colour painter. Born Great Bandy Leg Walk, Southwark but brought up in the City. Worked alongside Turner as a copyist 1794 to 1797. Toured Britain painting local views. 1802 Girtin painte...
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