“The real democratic American idea is not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty without hinderance, to be what God made him.” – Henry Ward Beecher on Liberty and Equality. From the series Great Ideas.

Paul Rand, "The real democratic American idea is not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty without hinderance, to be what God made him."--Henry Ward Beecher on Liberty and Equality. From the series Great Ideas., 1958, cut paper, gouache, watercolor and crayon on paper mounted on paperboard with acetate overlay, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.240
Paul Rand, "The real democratic American idea is not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty without hinderance, to be what God made him."--Henry Ward Beecher on Liberty and Equality. From the series Great Ideas., 1958, cut paper, gouache, watercolor and crayon on paper mounted on paperboard with acetate overlay, sheet: 18 x 13 1⁄2 in. (45.6 x 34.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.240

Artwork Details

Title
“The real democratic American idea is not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty without hinderance, to be what God made him.” – Henry Ward Beecher on Liberty and Equality. From the series Great Ideas.
Artist
Date
1958
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sheet: 18 x 13 1⁄2 in. (45.6 x 34.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
cut paper, gouache, watercolor and crayon on paper mounted on paperboard with acetate overlay
Subjects
  • Dress — costume — Uncle Sam costume
  • Allegory — civic — liberty
  • Dress — accessory — hat
  • Still life — flower
Object Number
1984.124.240
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.240

Works by this artist (5 items)

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Nancy Grossman, 5 Strap I, 1968, pen and ink on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1985.30.19, © 1968, Nancy Grossman
5 Strap I
Artist
Date1968
pen and ink on paper
Not on view
Nancy Grossman, T. C. As a Young Man, 1976, coated paper, masking tape, analine dyes, waterproof inks, and polymer glue on board, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1985.30.21, © 1976, Nancy Grossman
T. C. As a Young Man
Artist
Date1976
coated paper, masking tape, analine dyes, waterproof inks, and polymer glue on board
Not on view
Nancy Grossman, Mare Imbrium, 1981-1982, paper, aniline dyes, ink, and graphite on board, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1985.30.20, © 1982, Nancy Grossman
Mare Imbrium
Artist
Date1981-1982
paper, aniline dyes, ink, and graphite on board
Not on view
Nancy Grossman, Cob I, 1980, carved wood, leather, nails, paint, lacquered paint, horn, and lead, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1986.6.38, © 1980, Nancy Grossman
Cob I
Artist
Date1980
carved wood, leather, nails, paint, lacquered paint, horn, and lead
Not on view