Object details
Accession number
P3n44
Primary Creator
George C. Cox
(1851 - 1902)
Full title
The Laughing Philosopher, Walt Whitman
Creation Date
1887
Object Case
Okakura Case
Provenance
Possibly purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner from the Old Corner Bookstore, Boston during a sale of Whitman books and memorabilia, 1897-1899.
Marks
Signed and dated in ink (lower center): Walt Whitman 1887
Printed (lower left): Copyright 1887 / By George C. Cox
Dimensions
34 x 27.2 cm (13 3/8 x 10 11/16 in.)
Display Media
Photogravure
Web Commentary
This iconic photographic portrait of poet Walt Whitman, famous for his poetry collection Leaves of Grass (1819-1892), was reportedly among the poet’s favorites. He gave it the title “The Laughing Philosopher,” and it is considered a rare print today.
Permanent Gallery Location
Blue Room
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