A Legacy of Vision and Craftsmanship Benjamin Franklin Long IV, born on December 9, 1945, occupies a singular position in the tapestry of American art history. As a descendant of the celebrated artist McKendree Robbins Long, Benjamin was born into a lineage where art and literature were woven into the very fabric of daily life. His journey is one defined by an unwavering dedication to the classical tradition, a pursuit that has seen him master the demanding medium of fresco painting and earn international acclaim. From his formative academic years at the University of North Carolina, Chapel…