{"product_id":"1892-walt-whitman-print","title":"1892 Walt Whitman Print - American Poet Portrait Napoleon Sarony - Leaves of Grass Final Year - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1892 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\u003eDating from 1892, this contemplative head-and-shoulders portrait by Napoleon Sarony captures Walt Whitman in his final year, wearing his characteristic hat and facing left with the weathered countenance of America's most celebrated poet. The image forms part of the Feinberg-Whitman Collection at the Library of Congress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNapoleon Sarony operated one of New York's most prestigious portrait studios during the Gilded Age, photographing theatrical luminaries, literary icons, and cultural figures who defined nineteenth-century America. His distinctive approach combined dramatic lighting with masterful composition, creating images that shaped how Americans visualized their most admired personalities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalt Whitman revolutionized American literature with \"Leaves of Grass,\" first published in 1855 and continuously revised throughout his lifetime. His democratic verse celebrating ordinary Americans established an authentically native poetic voice, while his wartime service as a hospital volunteer during the Civil War deepened his profound connection to the nation he immortalized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis poignant portrait preserves America's most influential poet mere months before his death in Camden, New Jersey. Offering a window into the final chapter of a transformative literary life, this image represents an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating American literary heritage, nineteenth-century photography, and the poets who shaped our national identity.","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47729009426621,"sku":"ENP0406_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47729009459389,"sku":"ENP0406_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":47729009492157,"sku":"ENP0406_1620V","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":47729009524925,"sku":"ENP0406_1824V","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":47729009557693,"sku":"ENP0406_2430V","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_bcd17ac3-6286-40e8-9b7b-40076da6184b.jpg?v=1785080911","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1892-walt-whitman-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}