Johann Zoffany

German painter (1733–1810)
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Johann Zoffany
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Johann Zoffany

Summary

Johann Zoffany is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1733[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 11, 1810[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], engraver[8], architectural draftsperson[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Zoffany was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Johann Zoffany passed away in London[4].
  • Johann Zoffany died in Strand-on-the-Green[12].
  • Johann Zoffany was born on March 13, 1733[3].
  • Johann Zoffany died on November 11, 1810[5].
  • Burial took place at St Anne's Church, Kew[13].
  • Johann Zoffany's father was Anton Franz Zoffany[14].
  • Among Johann Zoffany's spouses was Mary Thomas[15].
  • A child of Johann Zoffany was Cecilia Clementine Elizabeth Zoffany[16].
  • Johann Zoffany held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Johann Zoffany's professions included painter[6].
  • Johann Zoffany worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Johann Zoffany worked as an engraver[8].
  • Johann Zoffany worked as an architectural draftsperson[9].
  • Johann Zoffany worked as an artist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Zoffany is Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Zoffany is The Death of Captain James Cook[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Zoffany is The Tribuna of the Uffizi[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Zoffany is Last Supper[21].
  • Johann Zoffany was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
  • Johann Zoffany was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[23].
  • Johann Zoffany is recorded as male[24].
  • Johann Zoffany's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Johann Zoffany is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[26].
  • Johann Zoffany's genre is portrait[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Zoffany was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on March 13, 1733[3]. His father was Anton Franz Zoffany[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], engraver[8], architectural draftsperson[9], and artist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match[18], a painting[28], founded in 1784[29]; The Death of Captain James Cook[19], a painting[30], founded in 1795[31]; The Tribuna of the Uffizi[20], a painting[32], founded in 1774[33]; and Last Supper[21], a painting[34], in India[35], founded in 1787[36].

Personal Life

Johann Zoffany was married to Mary Thomas[15]. A child of him was Cecilia Clementine Elizabeth Zoffany[16].

Death and Burial

Johann Zoffany died on November 11, 1810[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39] and Strand-on-the-Green[12], an area of London[40], in United Kingdom[41]. Burial took place at St Anne's Church, Kew[13].

Why It Matters

Johann Zoffany ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Johann Zoffany born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Johann Zoffany…

Where did Johann Zoffany die?

Johann Zoffany passed away in London[4].

Who were Johann Zoffany's parents?

Johann Zoffany's father was Anton Franz Zoffany[14].

Who was Johann Zoffany married to?

Johann Zoffany's spouses include Mary Thomas[15].

What did Johann Zoffany do for work?

Johann Zoffany worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], engraver[8], architectural draftsperson[9], and artist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . National Gallery of Art - Collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . yalebooksblog.co.uk. yalebooksblog.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . Artnet. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, printmaker, engraver +2
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  2. 9d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image JOHANN ZOFFANY 1733-1810 Painter lived here 1790-1810.jpg
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum +57
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  4. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Movement Neoclassicism
    Family name Zoffany
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