He returned to Europe to study at the Munich Academy from 1911 - 1914.

He also studied at the Munich Academy from 1908-1910.

In 1895 he began teaching painting at the Munich Academy.

After studying at the Munich Academy he was at first an animal painter.

From 1869 to 1910 he was professor in history painting at the Munich Academy.

He continued his studies at the Munich Academy.

In 1890 he was nominated as an honorary professor of the Munich Academy.

He became a lecturer at the Munich Academy, where he taught until 1950.

Ten years later he became professor at the Munich Academy.