early life and struggles charles robert knight, an american artist, was born on october 21, 1874, in brooklyn, new york. his life was marked by physical struggles, including severe nearsightedness and a childhood accident that left him with partial blindness in his right eye. this condition worsened over time, leaving him legally blind by the end of his career. despite these challenges, knight developed a passion for art, particularly in depicting prehistoric life. he is best known for his vivid and scientifically based renditions of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. his work has been fe…