1860 
Born at Invacice in Southern Moravia on 24th July
1879 
Goes to Vienna to work as a theatrical scene painter.
1883
Invited by Count Khuen Belassi to decorate his castle at Emmahof  in Austria.
1885
Begins studies at the Munich Academy of Arts, sponsored by Count  Belassi.
1887
Moves to Paris to study at Académie Julian.