In 1798 , when Rome was occupied by Napoleonic armies , Longo as an Austrian citizen was forced to return to Varena , where he continued to paint .
Longo would soon join the Academy .
In 1798 , when Rome was occupied by Napoleonic armies , Longo as an Austrian citizen was forced to return to Varena , where Longo continued to paint .
Longo would soon join the Academy .