Arthur Knowles (1875–1950): A Mariner's Vision Arthur Knowles was born in Manchester, England, around 1875, into a family of industrial workers—a formative experience that instilled in him an appreciation for the tangible world and a keen observation of human activity. Little is known about his early life beyond these basic facts; however, he possessed an innate curiosity and a passion for storytelling which would ultimately shape his artistic trajectory. Knowles’s foray into art began modestly, initially exploring watercolor landscapes before gravitating towards marine painting—a genre th…