Student of the Academy of arts from 1880, Received medals: in 1883 a small incentive; in 1884 – 2 silver and then graduated from the scientific course, in 1885, 1 silver and 2 gold for the program: "the Draft Grand-Ducal Palace in the capital." In 1886 the title of class artist of degree 1 and silver academic badge.
(Kondakov)