{"product_id":"johan-zoffany-ra-society-observed","title":"Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eJohan Zoffany RA: Society Observed\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eMartin Postle\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9780300176049\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eYale University Press\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003eHardcover\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition: \u003c\/b\u003eIllustrated\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e320\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18th-century painter Johan Zoffany (1733-1810) was an astute observer of the many social circles in which he functioned as an artist over the course of his long career. This catalogue investigates his sharp wit, shrewd political appraisal, and perceptive social commentary (including subtle allusions to illicit relationships)--all achieved while presenting his subjects as delightful and sophisticated members of polite society. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA skilled networker, Zoffany established himself at the court of George III and Queen Charlotte soon after his arrival in England from his native Germany. At the same time, he befriended the leading actor David Garrick and through him became the foremost portrayer of Georgian theater. His brilliant effects and deft style were well suited to theatricality of all sorts, enabling him to secure patronage in England and on the continent. Following a prolonged visit to Italy he travelled to India, where he quickly became a popular and established member within the circle of Warren Hastings, the governor-general. Zoffany's Indian paintings are among his most spectacular and allowed him to return to England enriched and warmly welcomed. This volume provides a sparkling overview of his finest works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished for the Yale Center for British Art and the Royal Academy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYale Center for British Art\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(10\/27\/11-02\/12\/12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyal Academy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e(03\/10\/12-06\/10\/12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Johan Zoffany RA: Society Observed | Martin Postle | Hardcover | 9780300176049 | Used: Like New | Art 1760454 (temp: 7)","offer_id":49261321027736,"sku":"1760454","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/71o8CafmVZL.jpg?v=1781717722","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/johan-zoffany-ra-society-observed","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}