Spanish–born philosopher and author (1863–1952) who made significant contributions to the study of aesthetics, literary criticism, and modern speculative philosophy. His best-known work is The Life of Reason, in which he asserts that reason is a union of impulse and ideas. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen “G. Santayana, Rome, May 5, 1946.” In good condition, with allover spotting and a few cracks to emulsion, scattered dings and impressions, and glue remnant at upper right. R&R COA.