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George Ortman, "It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of the society against the injustice of the other part."--James Madison, The Federalist Papers , 1788. From the series Great, 1965, oil on canvas and wood, 48 1⁄4 x 48 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄2 in. (122.6 x 122.6 x 14 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.230
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Artwork Details
- Title
- “It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of the society against the injustice of the other part.” – James Madison, The Federalist Papers , 1788. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
- Artist
- Date
- 1965
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 48 1⁄4 x 48 1⁄4 x 5 1⁄2 in. (122.6 x 122.6 x 14 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Container Corporation of America
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- oil on canvas and wood
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Abstract — geometric
- Emblem — cross
- Object Number
- 1984.124.230