Early Life, Family and Training Bernhard Borchert began his life in Riga, where he was born in 1863. His early years were spent immersed in the local art scene of the city, where he first began his studies. This foundation in Riga led him toward the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. His time in the academy was marked by a steady progression of skill, culminating in 1885 when he was awarded a silver medal from the institute…