German painter and graphic artist (1865-1902).
Born November 19th, 1865 in Hamburg.
Died June 11th, 1902 at 36 years old in Badenweiler (tuberculosis).
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