1874
Was born October 16, 1874 in Liebau, Silesia
1890-1894
Apprenticeship as lithographer in Görlitz
1896
Started his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden and continued them in Munich
1908
Relocation to Berlin and participation in the artist group “Die Brücke”
1915-1918
War service during World War I
1919
Professorship at the Art Academy in Breslau
1930
Died September 24, 1930 in Breslau