Portrait of Papa, Henry Wadsworth LongfellowItem 15904 info
Longfellow National Historic Site
The Longfellows’ artistic creativity did more than enrich their personal lives. Drawing was essential to the professional careers of several family members.
In addition, from their earliest years, Longfellow children all were encouraged to draw.
Here Edith, age six, sketches a portrait of her father, Henry W. Longfellow.