“Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable..” – Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1791. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Milton Glaser, "Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable.."--Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1791. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1957, India ink, gouache, watercolor, and varnish on paperboard mounted on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.108
Copied Milton Glaser, "Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable.."--Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1791. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1957, India ink, gouache, watercolor, and varnish on paperboard mounted on paperboard, sheet: 19 3⁄4 x 18 3⁄4 in. (50.3 x 47.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.108

Artwork Details

Title
“Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable..” – Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1791. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1957
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 19 3⁄4 x 18 3⁄4 in. (50.3 x 47.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
India ink, gouache, watercolor, and varnish on paperboard mounted on paperboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure — head
Object Number
1984.124.108
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.108