Edwin Longsden Long
English artist Edwin Longsden Long (1829-1891). After Edwin decided to become an artist, he moved to London and studied at the British Museum. In the first few years of his career, he painted portraits for the rich and famous for a long time. He also traveled extensively and spent some time in Spain, Egypt and Syria. His art was strongly influenced by his travel experiences in these countries. His favorite topics were Egypt, Bible stories, and ancient cultures.
