Bernhard Dietrich Funke, Portrait Of Clarinetist Johann Heinrich Helfrich

Bernhard Dietrich Funke, Portrait Of Clarinetist Johann Heinrich HelfrichA charming early 19th century portrait of the clarinet virtuoso, Johann Heinrich Helfrich (1795 1870). The details are exquisite and its been painted very finely. Helfrich was active between 1821 1834 and sat for this portrait in 1826. The artist, Bernhard Dietrich Funke (1799 1837), has captured the expression of a young man at the start of his promising career. Funke was primarily known as a court painter and two of his works are held at the Bremen

while she owns a pail

It’s unusual to find a Daffinger copy that exhibits such fine brushwork and quality

What do you see when you look into her eyes

This is a masterclass in how to paint light cascading from a small window and the artist has captured a fascinating moment of complete stillness

August Georg Mayer (1834-1889)

Areas of professional restoration

He then continued on to Russia where he created a silhouette of Rasputin that brought him much acclaim

Small dents in the upper left

The Joffers were influenced by the French impressionists and admired for their work

which would’ve made it easier for him to transport his equipment

The artist has used a subtle range of earthy colours and beautifully captured the effects of light on water

Frame is tatty with age-related wear