Charles Sheeler: Capturing the Steel and Light of Modern America Born in Philadelphia in 1883, Charles Rettrew Sheeler Jr.’s artistic journey began not with a traditional path to the easel, but with instruction in industrial drawing and applied arts at the School of Industrial Art. This early grounding proved crucial, shaping his unique perspective on the burgeoning world of American industry and architecture. His formal training included studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where he honed his skills under William Merritt Chase, a prominent figure in the American Impression…