He was appointed professor at Karlsruhe where he founded the Society of Art and Industry. After a visit to London (1824) to acquaint himself with the technique of steel engraving, he opened a studio, with Henry Winkles at Karlsruhe for that branch of art.
He was appointed professor at Karlsruhe where he established the Society of Art and Industry. After a trip to London (1824) to learn about steel engraving techniques, he opened an art studio with Henry Winkles in Karlsruhe for that branch of art.