Lewis C. Daniel

(Text plate XIV)
1933

An old-fashioned piece of paper with handwritten text is centered on a larger, blank sheet of paper. The handwriting appears to be a poem or a letter, with several stanzas or paragraphs, and the ink is faded in some areas, suggesting age. The background is plain, emphasizing the historical document.
An old-fashioned piece of paper with handwritten text is centered on a larger, blank sheet of paper. The handwriting appears to be a poem or a letter, with several stanzas or paragraphs, and the ink is faded in some areas, suggesting age. The background is plain, emphasizing the historical document.

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Date
1933

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet: 18 1/16 × 15 3/4in. (45.9 × 40 cm) Plate: 8 7/8 × 6in. (22.5 × 15.2 cm)

Accession number
36.102.28

Edition
8/100

Publication
Printed by Lewis C. Daniel

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/36699

Part of a series:

Song of the Open Road

12 works

A black and white lithograph depicting a dynamic and crowded scene with multiple figures in various states of motion and emotion. The central figure appears to be a shirtless man being held back or supported by others around him. The expressions on the faces range from concern to shock, and the composition conveys a sense of chaos and intensity. The artwork is detailed, with strong contrasts and a sense of depth created by the overlapping figures. There are inscriptions at the bottom, suggesting the piece is titled and signed by the artist.
A vintage print featuring a grid of illustrated squares, each depicting different scenes or elements, with text above and below the grid. The paper appears aged with a cream tone, and the print is centered on the sheet with wide margins.
An etching of an eagle in flight centered on a page with the title "SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD BY WALT WHITMAN WITH FOURTEEN ETCHINGS BY LEWIS DANIEL" below it, all presented on a beige paper background with slightly worn edges.
A vintage print titled "SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD" featuring a poem with several stanzas, bordered by a simple line frame. The text is in an old-style font, and there is a small illustration of an open road at the top of the poem. The paper appears aged with a creamy, off-white color, and the print is centered on a larger sheet with ample margins.
A square piece of paper with a poem printed in the center, surrounded by a large margin. The text is in a traditional font, and the paper appears to be aged or colored to give it an antique look.
An artwork featuring a poem printed in the center of a beige paper with a small illustration of a fly at the bottom right corner. The text is enclosed in a fine black border, and the paper has ample blank margins around the text block.
An etching of a poem printed on a rectangular piece of paper, centered on a larger sheet with ample margins. The text is in English, and the print appears aged with slightly darkened edges, suggesting it may be a historical or artistic reproduction.
A photograph of a piece of paper with a block of text centered on it, surrounded by a wide margin of blank space. The text appears to be a poem or a reflective piece of writing, and the paper is slightly aged with a creamy background.
A vintage-looking piece of paper with a poem printed on it, centered on a larger sheet of off-white paper. The text of the poem is legible and written in an old-fashioned font, giving the impression of an antique document or a reproduction of a historical text.
A piece of paper with a poem printed in the center, surrounded by ample blank space. The text is in a classic typeface, and there are small illustrations of a flower and a feather flanking the bottom of the poem.

Lewis C. Daniel
34 works in the collection

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