1941
Marries Ursula Klapprott. Birth of their son Ulrich.
 

 


 
Since 1945
Immediately after end of war, new start as independent artist.
 

 


 
1947
First solo exhibit in the Studio für neue Kunst, designed by Wuppertal architect Rasch.

Co-founder of the artist group junger westen.
 

 


 
1948
Art award junger westen from the city of Recklinghausen, Germany.
 

 


 
1950
Summer stay in Ascona, Lago Maggiore, Italy.
 

 


 
1951
Travels to Paris with Thomas Grochowiak and Ernst Hermanns.











In Paris, 1951