Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Art is the child of Nature; yes, Her darling child in whom we trace The features of the mother's face, Her aspect and he

Art is the child of Nature; yes, Her darling child in whom we trace The features — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Art is the child of Nature; yes, Her darling child in whom we trace The features of the mother's face, Her aspect and her attitude.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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