Walt Whitman 1887 - Photographic Poster

A Photographic Portrait of Walt Whitman taken in 1887 by George C. Cox.

George C. Cox published around seven images for Whitman and this particular one was said to have been Whitman's favourite. Whitman sent a copy to Alfred Lord Tennyson in England.

Walt Whitman, a distinguished American poet born on May 31, 1819 in West Hills, New York.  His verse collection 'Leaves of Grass' is a milestone in the history of American literature. Considered one of America's most influential poets and in 1855 he self-published the collection Leaves of Grass. Its publication it was considered highly controversial at the time. Whitman died on March 26, 1892 in Camden, New Jersey.

“I am a man who, sauntering along without fully stopping, turns a casual look upon you and then averts his face, Leaving it to you to prove and define it, Expecting the main things from you”.  -- Walt Whitman - Leaves of Grass

”Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”  -- Walt Whitman

• The "Walt Whitman 1887" poster is a reproduction of an original photograph.
• This poster is digitally printed on high quality paper with vivid colour and exceptional detail.
• We use Australia Post and your print will be delivered in a postage tube for extra protection.
• Our online images are electronically watermarked, the actual purchased prints are not.

Dimensions:

• Available Poster sizes: A4 [210 × 297mm], A3 [297 × 420mm], A2 [420 × 594mm], A1 [594 × 841mm] and A0 [841 × 1189mm]
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