Frederick Schoenfeld b. c.1810

Also known as Fritz Schönfeld, Fritz Schonfield
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, lithographer and art teacher. In 1859-62 Schoenfeld was employed by Frederick McCoy, director of the National Museum of Victoria, to draw and lithograph specimen plates for McCoy's books.
Name
Frederick Schoenfeld
Also known as:
  • Fritz Schönfeld
  • Fritz Schonfield
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Drawing instructor (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
c.1810
Birth place
Switzerland
Death date
21 April 1868
Death place
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Burial place
Public grave, Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1866
Arrival
  • 8 May 1858 (on the Scottish Chief)
Residence
  • c.8 May 1858 - c.21 April 1868 Melbourne, Victoria
Cultural Heritage
  • Swiss
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870