Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” – Seneca, Epistles, 2, 2 A.S. 63 – 64. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Costantino Nivola, "Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power."--Seneca, Epistles, 2, 2 A.S. 63-64. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1958, concrete, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.228
Copied Costantino Nivola, "Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power."--Seneca, Epistles, 2, 2 A.S. 63-64. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1958, concrete, 3 149 346 58 in. (8.324.816.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.228

Artwork Details

Title
Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” – Seneca, Epistles, 2, 2 A.S. 63 – 64. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Date
1958
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 149 346 58 in. (8.324.816.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
concrete
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract — geometric
Object Number
1984.124.228