Early Life and Training Charles Edward Perugini, originally Carlo Perugini, was born in Naples, Italy, on September 1st, 1839. His family relocated to England when he was just six years old, marking the beginning of a life shaped by transatlantic influences. From an early age, Perugini demonstrated artistic talent and received his formative training primarily in Italy under the tutelage of Giuseppe Bonolis and Giuseppe Mancinelli—renowned educators who instilled in him a rigorous understanding of classical art and architecture. Recognizing his potential, Bonolis and Mancinelli fostered a dis…