Percy Gleaves (1882–1944): A Coastal Visionary Percy Gleaves, born in 1882 in Worcestershire, England, emerged as a significant figure in British landscape painting during the early 20th century. His artistic journey was marked by an unwavering dedication to capturing the dramatic beauty of the coastline – particularly the rugged cliffs and turbulent seas of Cornwall – and he achieved renown for his meticulous depictions of these envi…