Artwork

Portrait of George Fitzgerald with his Sons George and Charles

Portrait of George Fitzgerald with his Sons George and Charles, by Johann Zoffany, oil, 1764
Portrait of George Fitzgerald with his Sons George and Charles, by Johann Zoffany, oil, 1764

Portrait of George Fitzgerald with his Sons George and Charles is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Zoffany. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

This 1764 oil painting by Johann Zoffany portrays George Fitzgerald accompanied by his two sons, George and Charles, in a family setting.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures an intimate family scene, highlighting the relationship between Fitzgerald and his children, characteristic of Rococo's emphasis on domesticity and personal relationships.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Rococo stylistic influences, though specific technical innovations or distinctive brushwork traits in this piece are not highlighted in available information.

History & Provenance

Created in 1764 by Zoffany, a German artist with a European and Indian practice, the painting is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Context

Painted during Zoffany's active period in England, the work reflects the Rococo movement's popularity in 18th-century European portraiture, emphasizing elegance and familial bonds.

Legacy

As part of the National Gallery of Ireland, the portrait contributes to the institution's collection of 18th-century European art, offering insight into Zoffany's contribution to the Rococo style in portraiture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Johann Zoffany

Artist

Johann Zoffany

Johan / Johann Joseph Zoffany (born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij; 13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810) was a German neoclassical painter who was active mainly in England, Italy, and India.