Son Titus. adviser. In 1812, entered the Academy of fine Arts. Received medals in 1822 - 2 silver; in 1823, 1 silver; in 1824 - 2 gold for the program "Priam asking Achilles for the body of his son Hector". 16 Sep 1824 released from the Academy with diploma of 2 degrees. (Kondakov)