{"product_id":"1881-walt-whitman-print","title":"1881 Walt Whitman Print - American Poet Portrait - Leaves of Grass Literary Heritage Victorian - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1881 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 1881, this distinguished albumen print captures Walt Whitman in a contemplative three-quarter-length portrait, seated with his elbow resting on a table beside his walking cane. Attributed to Boston photographer Bartlett F. Kenney, the image preserves America's most celebrated poet during the final decade of his illustrious literary career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1881, Whitman had achieved lasting recognition for \"Leaves of Grass,\" which he continued revising throughout his life. The photograph reveals the poet at sixty-two, his characteristic flowing white beard and weathered features reflecting decades of unconventional living and literary struggle against prevailing Victorian sensibilities regarding poetic form and content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis portrait originates from the renowned Feinberg-Whitman Collection at the Library of Congress, one of the world's most comprehensive archives of Whitman materials. The collection preserves manuscripts, correspondence, and photographs documenting the poet's revolutionary impact on American literature and his profound influence on subsequent generations of writers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis evocative photograph serves as a testament to Whitman's enduring legacy as the father of free verse and America's most democratic poet. The intimate composition offers a window into the twilight years of a literary giant, making it an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating American literary heritage.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47650800304317,"sku":"ENP0328_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47650800337085,"sku":"ENP0328_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_9f4ba05d-d447-47be-8dca-3498152e76f9.jpg?v=1784100711","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1881-walt-whitman-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}