“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, oil on canvas and wood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.230
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, 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

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
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.230