In 1827 he entered the Academy of fine Arts. He received a medal for a portrait from life in watercolor, Vice-President of the Academy of arts. In 1831, dismissed from the Academy "for overkill against the new state." In 1856, the title of artist XIV class. (Kondakov)
Managing office and the hozchast OH, 1865-1868 he was acting meeting Secretary AH.
In 1866, is recognized as honorary free member.