early life and artistic influences Charles C.E. Lermond, born September 28, 1858, in South Haven, Maine, emerged from a family rooted in the picturesque coastal region surrounding Penobscot Bay. His formative years instilled within him an appreciation for the natural world—a fascination that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. While biographical details regarding Lermond’s upbringing remain scarce, anecdotal evidence suggests he possessed a keen interest in sketching and drawing from a young age, absorbing inspiration from the landscapes of New England. The prevailing artistic curren…