{"product_id":"1882-oscar-wilde-print","title":"1882 Oscar Wilde Print - Napoleon Sarony Portrait - Aesthetic Movement Victorian Literary - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1882 Oscar Wilde 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\u003eCaptured in 1882 by celebrated New York photographer Napoleon Sarony, this striking albumen portrait presents Oscar Wilde in a characteristic pose of studied elegance. The Irish playwright and wit sits facing forward, chin resting thoughtfully on hand, gloves held casually, embodying the aesthetic movement he championed throughout his remarkable career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilde had arrived in America in January 1882 for a year-long lecture tour promoting aestheticism, famously declaring to customs officials that he had nothing to declare but his genius. Sarony, renowned for his theatrical portraits, created multiple images during this sitting that became among the most iconic representations of the Victorian era's most quotable literary figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sarony photographs of Wilde gained unexpected legal significance when they became the subject of a landmark Supreme Court case establishing that photographs could receive copyright protection as creative works. This particular image numbered among the series that helped define both celebrity portraiture and American intellectual property law.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnificent portrait stands as a testament to Wilde's singular presence and the artistic collaboration between subject and photographer that produced enduring imagery. The composition offers a window into the height of aestheticism's cultural influence, making it an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating literary and artistic heritage.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":47650800435389,"sku":"ENP0329_0812V","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":47650800468157,"sku":"ENP0329_1117V","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":47650800500925,"sku":"ENP0329_1624V","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24x36 Inch","offer_id":47650800533693,"sku":"ENP0329_2436V","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9712-1Main_d2002254-f5f0-49b3-86cb-36675b204b9c.jpg?v=1784100713","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1882-oscar-wilde-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}