Timeline

1904

Born in Muelheim/Ruhr, Germany

1948

Co-founder of the artist group "junger westen"
Art award "junger westen" of the town Recklinghausen, Germany, together with Emil Schumacher, Karl Otto Goetz and Kurt Lehmann

1954

Art award "junger westen" of the town Recklinghausen, Germany

1962

Ruhr-award for art and science of the town of Muelheim/Ruhr, Germany

1959–1969

Abstract paintings, influenced by tachism are created

1979

Karl-Ernst-Osthaus-Award of the town of Hagen, Germany
Art award of the artists of Duesseldorf, Germany

1980

Guest stay at Villa Romana, Florence, Italy

1997

Ida-Gerhardi-Award, Luedenscheid, Germany

2002

Died in Muelheim, Germany