“True religion shows its influence in every part of our conduct; it is like the sap of a living tree, which penetrates the most distant boughs.” – William Penn, 1644 – 1718. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Vin Giuliani, "True religion shows its influence in every part of our conduct; it is like the sap of a living tree, which penetrates the most distant boughs."--William Penn, 1644-1718. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1961, painted wood on wood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.106
Copied Vin Giuliani, "True religion shows its influence in every part of our conduct; it is like the sap of a living tree, which penetrates the most distant boughs."--William Penn, 1644-1718. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1961, painted wood on wood, 23 1⁄2 x 17 1⁄2 in. (59.6 x 44.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.106

Artwork Details

Title
“True religion shows its influence in every part of our conduct; it is like the sap of a living tree, which penetrates the most distant boughs.” – William Penn, 1644 – 1718. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1961
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
23 1⁄2 x 17 1⁄2 in. (59.6 x 44.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted wood on wood
Classifications
Keywords
  • Landscape — tree
Object Number
1984.124.106
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.106