{"product_id":"1870-walt-whitman-print","title":"1870 Walt Whitman Print - American Poet Quaker Photo Portrait - Leaves of Grass Civil War Era - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1870 Walt Whitman Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown among scholars as \"the Quaker photo,\" this 1870 head-and-shoulders portrait captures Walt Whitman at fifty-one, facing front with characteristic hat and the serene countenance that reflected his religious upbringing. The image forms part of the Feinberg-Whitman Collection, preserved at the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis celebrated portrait earned an exhibition in the Library of Congress \"American Treasures\" display and publication in their \"Great Photographs\" collection, recognition reserved for images of exceptional historical and artistic significance. Whitman carefully cultivated his visual image, becoming one of the most photographed Americans of the nineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year 1870 found Whitman working as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., five years after the Civil War that profoundly shaped his poetry. His wartime service tending wounded soldiers inspired some of American literature's most moving elegies, while \"Leaves of Grass\" continued evolving through successive editions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis contemplative portrait stands as a testament to America's most original poetic voice during his mature years of literary productivity and growing recognition. Featured among the Library of Congress's most treasured images, this photograph represents an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating American literary heritage and nineteenth-century portraiture.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47729009590461,"sku":"ENP0407_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47729009623229,"sku":"ENP0407_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":47729009655997,"sku":"ENP0407_1620V","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_7daedf56-9393-404a-b3a1-f0bf4dbbe56f.jpg?v=1785080914","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1870-walt-whitman-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}