In his early thirties, he changed course, and by bringing the traditional methods of a history painter to bear on contemporary subject matter, he became a classical painter of modern life.
Pada awal usia 30-an, ia berubah pikiran, dan dengan menjalankan metode tradisional pelukis bersejarah dengan menampilkan masalah subyek kontemporer, ia menjadi pelukis klasik zaman modern.