A Life Painted in Color: The World of Charles Walter Stetson Charles Walter Stetson, born March 25, 1858, in the quiet corner of Tiverton Four Corners, Rhode Island, emerged as a significant figure in American art during a period of burgeoning artistic expression. His story is one woven with self-taught brilliance, a deep sensitivity to color, and an unwavering commitment to capturing the evocative power of imagination. Stetson’s early life was marked by modest circumstances; his father, a Baptist preacher, struggled financially, yet this did not stifle young Charles's innate passion for art…