early life and apprenticeship charles stuart calverley, an american artist, was born in albany, united states in 1833. born into a family of stone cutters, calverley began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice, laying the foundation for his future success. artistic achievements and notable works charles calverley self-portrait (bronze), showcased at the albany institute of history - art (albany, united states), is a notable example of his work. this piece demonstrates his mastery of sculpting and stone carving. his strong work ethic led to the creation of numerous masterpieces, includ…