The volunteer at the Academy of fine Arts from 1887 to 1895 In 1892-a small silver medal. April 11, 1895-the title of class artist. (Kondakov)
Born in the city of Manor of Livonia. In 1896 he graduated from the Imperial Academy of arts. In 1897 perebralsya to Chita, and began the activity of teacher of drawing and calligraphy. His favorite genres were landscapes. Some of his works are kept in the Chita regional Museum.
Since 1903, after receiving the rank of collegiate assessor began to rise dramatically. In 1904 . "For diligent service and special works" was awarded the order of St. Stanislaus III degree. In 1907? year produced by order of the municipal Board of the project of the emblem of the city, which was too heavy and impossible to use.
In 1912 he received the rank of state Councilor, and two years later received the order of St. Anne III degree.
In the two years prior to 1917 he taught painting at the Chita art-industrial school.
After the events of 1917 to trace the life path of this remarkable man it is difficult, due to lack of documents.
