In 1870, he worked as an artist in Munich, then moved to Leipzig, where he worked for the Illustrirte Zeitung. In 1871, he married the opera singer, Johanna Maria Theresia Burkowitz-Pönitz (1851–1933), and decided to stay in Germany.
In 1870, he functioned as an artist in Munich, subsequently relocated to Leipzig, where he labored for the Illustrirte Zeitung. In 1871, he wedded the opera singer, Johanna Maria Theresia Burkowitz-Pönitz (1851–1933), and resolved to remain in Germany.