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Iconic LI artist depicts 'first valentine' in new painting

Iconic Long Island artist Mort Künstler is known mostly for his depictions of the Civil War and the American Revolution. But his portrayal of the "first valentine" is depicting a much more tender moment.

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Feb 11, 2016, 11:18 PM

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