Edwin Long
British(July 12, 1829 – 1891)
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Edwin Longsden Long (1829, 1891) was a successful English painter known for his genre, history, biblical, and portrait works. He is best known for his grand Orientalist paintings, which fetched remarkably high prices during his lifetime. His most celebrated work, The Babylonian Marriage Market, remains an iconic example of Victorian Orientalist art.
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