Framed Edward Longo Expressionist Abstract Acrylic On Board - $16K APR w/CoA
Framed Edward Longo Expressionist Abstract Acrylic On Board - $16K APR w/CoA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Here we have an abstract acrylic on board by the esteemed artist Edward Longo, a prominent figure in Postwar & Contemporary art. Born in 1933 in Waterbury, Connecticut, Longo spent his formative years in Cheshire. His early life took a significant turn in 1951 when he joined the Naval Air Force, where he served for four years as an aviation mechanic on various Naval bases and aircraft carriers. This period of intense manual labor and discipline profoundly influenced his later artistic endeavors. Longo’s journey into the art world began after his military service when he developed a deep passion for painting. His formal introduction to the craft occurred through a ten-week class sponsored by the Hartford YMCA, where he mastered the use of paint brushes, palette knives, and oil painting techniques. This foundational experience set the stage for his subsequent evolution into a renowne