Heinrich Watenphul , Max 's stepfather , died in 1940 .
In December 1937 , Max Peiffer Watenphul travelled to the island of Ischia , where he met several German painters and intellectuals , including Werner Gilles , Rudolf Levy , Eduard Bargheer and the composer Gottfried von Einem .
Heinrich Watenphul , Max Peiffer Watenphul 's stepfather , died in 1940 .
In December 1937 , Max Peiffer Watenphul travelled to the island of Ischia , where he met several German painters and intellectuals , including Werner Gilles , Rudolf Levy , Eduard Bargheer and the composer Gottfried von Einem .