Nothing is more seductive for man than his freedom of conscience. But nothing is a greater cause of suffering.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, 1880. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

E. McKnight Kauffer, "Nothing is more seductive for man than his freedom of conscience. But nothing is a greater cause of suffering."--Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, 1880. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1953, India ink and gouache on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.139
Copied E. McKnight Kauffer, "Nothing is more seductive for man than his freedom of conscience. But nothing is a greater cause of suffering."--Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, 1880. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1953, India ink and gouache on paperboard, sheet: 2016 12 in. (50.741.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.139

Artwork Details

Title
Nothing is more seductive for man than his freedom of conscience. But nothing is a greater cause of suffering.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, 1880. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Date
1953
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 2016 12 in. (50.741.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
India ink and gouache on paperboard
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure — fragment — face
Object Number
1984.124.139