Charles Pears (1873–1958): A Mariner’s Eye for Light and Landscape Early Life & Training Illustrative Beginnings & Literary Partnerships The Rise of Marine Painting: Technique and Vision War Artist During Two World Wars Legacy & Recognition Early Life & Training Charles Pears was born in Pontefract, Yorkshire, on September 9th, 1873. Details about his formative years remain somewhat obscure, yet it’s evident that a profound connection with the visual world took root early in his life—a fascination nurtured by exposure to the luminous canvases of Canaletto during his studies at East Hardw…