{"product_id":"walt-whitman-portrait-study-boardman-robinson","title":"Walt Whitman (Portrait Study) - Boardman Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charcoal portrait of Walt Whitman by American artist Boardman Robinson, dated 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charcoal portrait by Boardman Robinson depicts the American poet Walt Whitman. Robinson, known for his work as a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist, employs a direct, expressive technique here. The drawing focuses on the subject's facial features, particularly the heavy brow and the expansive, flowing beard that defines Whitman's iconic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobinson uses charcoal to create a sense of volume and weight. The shading around the eyes and the bridge of the nose provides a sculptural quality to the face, while the beard is rendered with softer, more gestural marks. The background is kept dark and atmospheric, which pushes the subject forward and creates a sense of presence. The artist's signature and the date, 1920, appear in the lower left corner, placing this work well after the poet's death in 1892.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects Robinson's interest in character study and his ability to capture the essence of a figure through simplified forms. The drawing avoids unnecessary detail, choosing instead to focus on the structural planes of the face. It is a study of form and light, demonstrating the artist's command of his medium. The paper shows signs of age, which adds to the historical character of the print. This portrait offers a view of Whitman that feels grounded and human, stripped of the mythic quality often associated with his image. It is an example of early twentieth-century American draughtsmanship, where the artist prioritises the psychological weight of the subject over decorative finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boardman Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747728822607,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747733475663,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747733508431,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747733541199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747733573967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747733606735,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747733639503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747733672271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747733705039,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747733737807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747733770575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747733803343,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Walt-Whitman-Portrait-Study-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789118801147.jpg?v=1789119350","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/walt-whitman-portrait-study-boardman-robinson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}