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Artist galleriesJohann Zoffany's contemporaries

Johann Zoffany's contemporaries

The image depicts a group of people in varying poses and outfits. A central figure, possibly a child, is being held up by a man. Those around them are positioned differently, some standing closely. The figures have detailed faces and wear garments resembling classical attire. Shields and banners decorated with symbols are present in the background. Armor and helmets are scattered on the ground. Trees and a group of people in the distance are part of the background.
The Dutton Family in the Drawing Room of Sherborne Park, Gloucestershire, by Johann Zoffany, c. 1772
The image depicts a landscape scene from an elevated point of view. The horizon shows distant mountains with smoke rising from the tallest peak. Linear brushstrokes create detailed textures of the rocky landscape, clouds, and birds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic with earthy tones. Figures are shown engaging in activities near a river, surrounded by trees, rocks, and meadows. Hills lead to mountainous formations on the far horizon, under a cloudy sky with a flock of birds.
PSYCHE ASKS PROSERPINE TO PUT A LITTLE OF HER BEAUTY IN AN URN FOR VENUS
The image shows a landscape scene with an elevated perspective. The horizon is placed low, emphasizing the sky with swirling clouds and scattered birds. A river winds through a valley with a stone bridge. A rocky outcrop with trees and a small building are on the right. In the distance, hills lead to mountains. The style uses intricate cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of sepia.
The image shows three figures. Two of them are embracing in the foreground, kneeling on the ground and facing each other in a kiss. The person on the left has curly hair and appears to be wearing a coat-like garment, while the person on the right has long hair tied back and is dressed in a long robe. The third figure emerges from the bushes in the background, with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dress with a sash and a light shawl or scarf over their head. The setting includes tall trees, shrubs, and a structure with columns and arches on the right side, suggesting a garden or courtyard. Rolling hills and cloudy skies are in the distant background.

The works in this room are listed below.

Works in this room

A few works by Johann Zoffany, then their contemporaries: makers of the same nationality born within 25 years of them, then works from the same century and place.

First room, north wall

  1. The image depicts a group of people in varying poses and outfits. A central figure, possibly a child, is being held up by a man. Those around them are positioned differently, some standing closely. The figures have detailed faces and wear garments resembling classical attire. Shields and banners decorated with symbols are present in the background. Armor and helmets are scattered on the ground. Trees and a group of people in the distance are part of the background.
    Ancient TeutonsDaniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1782Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. The Dutton Family in the Drawing Room of Sherborne Park, Gloucestershire, by Johann Zoffany, c. 1772
    The Dutton Family in the Drawing Room of Sherborne Park, GloucestershireJohann Zoffany, c. 1772Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  3. The image depicts a landscape scene from an elevated point of view. The horizon shows distant mountains with smoke rising from the tallest peak. Linear brushstrokes create detailed textures of the rocky landscape, clouds, and birds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic with earthy tones. Figures are shown engaging in activities near a river, surrounded by trees, rocks, and meadows. Hills lead to mountainous formations on the far horizon, under a cloudy sky with a flock of birds.
    Mountainous Riverscape with FiguresGeorg EisenmannCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

First room, south wall

  1. PSYCHE ASKS PROSERPINE TO PUT A LITTLE OF HER BEAUTY IN AN URN FOR VENUS
    Psyche Asks Proserpine to Put a Little of her Beauty in an Urn for VenusJohann August Nahl The Younger, ca. 1781Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. The image shows a landscape scene with an elevated perspective. The horizon is placed low, emphasizing the sky with swirling clouds and scattered birds. A river winds through a valley with a stone bridge. A rocky outcrop with trees and a small building are on the right. In the distance, hills lead to mountains. The style uses intricate cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of sepia.
    Landscape with a Bridge and Three Farm BuildingsGeorg EisenmannCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. The image shows three figures. Two of them are embracing in the foreground, kneeling on the ground and facing each other in a kiss. The person on the left has curly hair and appears to be wearing a coat-like garment, while the person on the right has long hair tied back and is dressed in a long robe. The third figure emerges from the bushes in the background, with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dress with a sash and a light shawl or scarf over their head. The setting includes tall trees, shrubs, and a structure with columns and arches on the right side, suggesting a garden or courtyard. Rolling hills and cloudy skies are in the distant background.
    The Fortunate RescueDaniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1791Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Second room, south wall

  1. A work made of etching and aquatint, from three plates, in brown and black, with metallic gold, on ivory laid paper.
    The Triumph of Truth over EnvyMaria Katharina Prestel, 1781Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
  2. This is a drawing of a winged figure seated on a bird. The image depicts a figure with flowing robes, wings outstretched, holding an open book in one hand. The figure appears to be looking off to the side, with a serene expression. The lower part of the image includes a bird upon which the figure is seated. The bird's head is turned slightly upwards, following the direction in which the figure is gazing. The image is rendered in a warm, monochromatic palette. In the lower section of the image, there is some text, likely Latin.
    Saint John the EvangelistJohn Skippe, 1771Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington