About the Gallery
Established in 1997, Ann Long Fine Art has earned distinction as a leading gallery specializing in classical
realist paintings, drawings, and sculpture by contemporary artists. We represent two generations of painters who
share an education of Old Master techniques combined by dedicated craftsmanship. Led by the expertise of
Ben Long, Daniel Graves, Charles Cecil these inspired
American and European artists ascribe to a "slow art" methodology
in which they train as apprentices in Florence, Italy, work strictly from life, use authentic recipes and materials,
and are guided by a more painterly aesthetic. The result is museum-quality still life, portraiture, landscape and figures
imbued with timeless elegance and the fresh perspective of living masters. In addition to our Florence trained artists, we
exhibit the African American portraits in graphite, pastel and watercolor by Pratt Institute graduate, Mario Robinson.
Upstairs the gallery also houses Ann Long Fine Art MODERN which features the unique estate of German Expressionist
Otto Neumann (1895-1975) and other mid-twentieth century modernists. Comprised mostly of monotypes, Neumann's figural and
abstract hand-pulled linocuts were never editioned. The work reflects conflict and humanity greatly illuminated within the
context of Neumann's history of personal tragedy and survival of both world wars. He is collected by several major museums
including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Modern gallery also offers editioned lithographs and paintings by other post world war artists Jean Arp,
Rene Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Man Ray, Elvira Bach and Paul Wunderlich.
Each work is unique to the individual artist's place in history, psyche
and artistic expression within a diverse spectrum of art movements: Surrealism, Dadaism, Fantastic Realism and Abstraction.
It is the goal of Ann Long Fine Art to educate and inform our collectors of the rich history and humanity of the works we
represent. Please use our website as a tool to enjoy our inventory. We are also available by phone, email or visit us in person
in historic Charleston at 177 King Street, Monday - Saturday, 11-5pm and by appointment.
Submission guidelines for artists
We represent living artists who work from life and have extensive classical training. If you feel your art may be well-suited to
our needs, please email us images and a CV or resume. If you cannot email, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your
submission of slides or photographs to 177 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401. We will not accept original artwork without prior approval.
177 King Street
Charleston, SC
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