1821 he studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of arts in 1832 he received the first silver medal in 1833, the second a silver medal and the title of artist of the 14th class. From 1859 - the academician.
Pupil of Academy of fine arts from 1821 Received medals: in 1832 – 1 silver; in 1833 – 2 silver. In the same year the title of the artist XIV class; in 1850, recognized as "designated"; in 1859 – the title of academician.
(Kondakov)