Johann Zoffany Date 1776(1776)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 325 x 398 cm (128 x 156.7 in)
TTD Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo of Tuscany with his Family 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.
