Charles Catton the Younger: A Pioneer of Watercolor Landscape Painting Charles Catton the Younger (1756–1819) stands as a fascinating figure in British art history—a man whose artistic talent was inextricably linked to troubling ethical considerations. Born into a wealthy London family, he benefited from an aristocratic education and formal training at the Royal Academy Schools, establishing him firmly within the artistic circles of his time. His early life foreshadowed a trajectory marked by both creative brilliance and moral compromise, shaping his legacy as one of Britain’s most celebrate…