The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

July 25, 2009

July 25, 1844

Thomas Eakins, one of America's greatest painters, was born on July 25, 1844. His 1874 portrait of "Professor Benjamin Howard Rand," features a cat on the chemistry professor's desk. Rand is portrayed as holding a book open with one hand, and stroking the dark cat with his other hand.
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