“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler, 1870 – 1937. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

James Gill, "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them."--Alfred Adler, 1870-1937. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1966, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.105
Copied James Gill, "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them."--Alfred Adler, 1870-1937. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1966, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in. (101.5 x 76.2 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.105

Artwork Details

Title
“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler, 1870 – 1937. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1966
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
40 x 30 in. (101.5 x 76.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — written matter — newspaper
  • Figure male — bust
Object Number
1984.124.105
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.105