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 

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 Ideas of Western Man., 1965, pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.231
Copied 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, pencil on paper, sheet: 1823 78 in. (45.860.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.231

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.
Date
1965
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 1823 78 in. (45.860.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
pencil on paper
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract
  • Study
Object Number
1984.124.231