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Johan Zoffany
German painter (1733–1810) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johan / Johann Joseph Zoffany RA (born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij; 13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810)[1] was a German neoclassical painter who was active mainly in England, Italy, and India. His works appear in many prominent British collections, including the National Gallery, the Tate Gallery and the Royal Collection, as well as institutions in continental Europe, India, the United States and Australia. His name is sometimes spelled Zoffani or Zauffelij (on his grave, it is spelled Zoffanij).
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![]() Self-portrait as David with the head of Goliath, c. 1756, National Gallery of Victoria, Australia | |
Born | Johannes Josephus Zaufallij (1733-03-13)13 March 1733 |
Died | 11 November 1810(1810-11-11) (aged 77) London, England |
Nationality | German |
Known for | Painting |
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