Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery
German/English painter (b. 1733, Frankfurt, d. 1810, Strand-on-the-Green)
1782
Oil on canvas, 127 x 102 cm
Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley
Painting ID:: 7071
Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery
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. 1782
Oil on canvas
127 x 102 cm
Painting ID:: 67812
Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery
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. Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 127 x 102 cm
Painting ID:: 70281
Johann Zoffany 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. Charles Towneley in his Sculpture Gallery Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 127 x 102 cm
