biography of Jacob B. SCHOENER (1805-1846)

Birth place: Reading, PA

Addresses: Reading until c.1845; Boston, c.1845-46

Profession: Miniature & portrait painter

Studied: PAFA

Exhibited: PAFA, 1826-28; BA, 1832

Comments: He learned miniature painting from Gennaro Persico.

Sources: G&W; Montgomery, Berks County, 808; Rutledge, PA; Swan, BA.