In 1813 he entered the Academy of fine Arts. Received medals: in 1825 - 2 silver; in 1826 - the same; in 1827 - 2 gold for the program, "inspired by the Gospel parable about the workers hired to work in the vineyard at different hours of the day, but receive the same pay in accordance with the agreement"; in the same year, released with a certificate of 1 degree. (Kondakov)