Born in Riga, 1899. year 29. March, died in England in Nottingham in 1966. year 27. Dec.
In 1926. the year he graduated from the Latvian Academy of arts under Ya Tillberga with thesis "Family Golzow".
In 1930. the year is coming to Berlin, then to Paris, where he continued training.
In exhibitions participated since 1922. year. Mainly paints portraits on the background of nature and interior items. A good draughtsman, was sensitive, especially unleashed in the reflection of women's dresses in painting, at the same time safe psychological profile.
In 1944. year emigrated to Germany, then to England, where he worked until 1958. year rapidcom porcelain Housewares.
Literature: "Māksla un arhitektūra biogrāfijās", 2. sēj., - R.: "Latvijas enciklopēdija"., 1996. – G. Tidomane., 125. lpp.