Charles Sumner: “It is the portrait of Lafayette, by that consummate artist, who was…”

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It is the portrait of Lafayette, by that consummate artist, who was one of the glories of France, Ary Scheffer.

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Sumner praises the portrait of Lafayette, highlighting its artistic significance and connection to France.

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Charles Sumner: “It is the portrait of Lafayette, by that consummate artist, who was one of the glories of France, Ary Scheffer.”