Walt Whitman was an American poet and humanist that became prominent in the mid-1800s with his poetry collection of Leaves of Grass. Whitman was known for incorporating the philosophical movement of transcendentalism and realism in his readings. Miller grew interested in 1800 poets like Walt Whitman and Ralph Waldo Emerson during the pandemic, while creating new artworks, and thinking philosophically about the time we are in.

Walt Whitman, September 2022 is an acrylic portrait on 16 x 20 canvas. The scene is by a bookcase showcasing the muse as a poet with Leaves of Grass on display. The hue is green, again hinting at the collection, and the green nature and humanist of the poet, with the pinks and violets balancing the portrait.

Order Prints for Walt Whitman, available for $140 on 20 x 16 Archival Paper.