Timeline

1860

Born in Ivancice, Moravia near the city of Brno in the modern Czech Republic.

1895

Signed a six year contract with Sarah Bernardt to produce stage and costume designs as well as posters

1898

Began publishing graphics with “Champenois”

1900

Published "Documents Decoratifs"

Designed the Bosnia-Hercegovina Pavilion at the World's Fair in Paris

Published Documents Decoratifs

1939

Returned home after a Gestapo questioning session and died shortly thereafter.