Person    | Male  Born 13/3/1713  Died 11/11/1810

Johan Zoffany

Categories: Art

Countries: Germany

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.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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