Early Life and Training Charles Edward Perugini, originally Carlo Perugini, was born in Naples, Italy (1839) during a brief visit by his Italian parents, who had for many years previously resided in England. He received his artistic training primarily in Italy under Giuseppe Bonolis and Giuseppe Mancinelli, institutions known for their rigorous academic standards. These formative years instilled in him a profound understanding of classical art principles—elegance, purity, and correctness of draughtsmanship—qualities that would permeate his entire oeuvre. Simultaneously, he honed his skills in…