Russian painter (1850-1924).
Born January 31st, 1850 in Tartu. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1924 at 74 years old in Saint Petersburg. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche