Highly regarded American poet (1794–1878) of the much-anthologized ‘Thanatopsis.’ Apart from his literary activities, Bryant was also an ardent abolitionist and a founder of the Republican Party. Original carte-de-visite portrait of Bryant seated in a parlor chair, 2.5 x 4.5, signed in ink on the mount, “William Cullen Bryant, March 26th 1862.” In very good condition, with light soiling and staining, abrasion to right edge of image, and crease to mount touching last name. RRAuction COA.
