Painter, graphic artist, teacher. Born in the family of Samuel (Stepan) Villiers de l’Isle Adam (1843). Graduated from the Nicholas Cavalry Academy in St Petersburg (first half of 1860s). Took up painting and taught at the Odessa School of Drawing (second half of 1860s). Awarded the titles of third-class artist (1871) and second-class artist (1872). Retired from the Russian army with the rank of ...