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Charles Brooking
Charles Brooking: A Pioneer of Naval Romanticism Charles Brooking (1723 – 1759) stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning field of marine painting during the mid-18th century, marking a significant transition from academic tradition to the expressive dynamism that would characterize Romantic art. Born in England, his artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of Britain’s imperial ambitions and naval prowess, shaping him into on
e of the foremost practitioners of depicting maritime life with unprecedented realism and emotional intensity. Early Life and Apprenticeship Little is known definitively about Brooking's formative years beyond documented evidence suggesting he was born in London. His father, Charles Brooking Sr., a skilled painter and decorator employed by Greenwich Hospital, instilled in him an early appreciation for visual arts and craftsmanship. C…
