early life and artistic influences charles c. e. lermond, an american artist known for his naive landscapes, was born on september 28, 1858, in south hope, maine, near the picturesque area where the coast meets penobscot bay. he was the son of charles lermond and mary jane lermond. artistic style and notable works lermond's artistic style is marked by its innocence and lack of pretension, making his landscapes all the more captivating. although there are no specific notable works mentioned in available sources, his overall body of work can be found in the national gallery of art, a testament…