early life and education charles oppenheimer, a british painter, was born in chorlton-upon-medlock, manchester, on october 10, 1875. he was a prize-winning student at manchester school of art, where he honed his artistic skills under the guidance of walter. this foundational training laid the groundwork for his future success. oppenheimer’s father, ludwig oppenheimer, had been engaged in mosaic decorative work in cathedral interiors an…