Francesco Longo Mancini (1880–1954) was an

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of the early 20th century who was known for his paintings of nudes.La Conchiglia di Venere: The Nude in Art History, "Francesco Longo Mancini"
accessed June 24, 2011. He was born in

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where he lived part of his life.Artfact.com, "Francesco Longo Mancini"
accessed June 24, 2011. He died in

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. He signed his paintings "F. Longo Mancini".

Works

*''The Unexpected Visitor'' *''Nudo di Donna'' *''La Ragazza di Rosa''
''The Red Shoes''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Longo Mancini, Francesco 19th-century Italian painters Italian male painters 20th-century Italian painters 1880 births 1954 deaths 19th-century Italian male artists 20th-century Italian male artists