Johan Joseph Zoffany
10 of 11 portraits of Johan Joseph Zoffany
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Johan Joseph Zoffany
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 2 April 1814 (1 June 1793)
10 3/4 in. x 8 in. (272 mm x 203 mm) plate size; 18 7/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. (480 mm x 317 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1864
Reference Collection
NPG D12175
Sitterback to top
- Johan Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810), Painter of portraits and conversation pieces. Sitter associated with 11 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 50 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 288 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D8863: Johan Joseph Zoffany (from same plate)
- NPG D8866: Johan Joseph Zoffany (from same plate)
- NPG D19737: Johan Joseph Zoffany (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London)
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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