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Xanti Schawinsky, "Society exists for the benefit of its members; not the members for the benefit of society."--Herbert Spencer, Principles of Ethics, 1879. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1954, acrylic on canvas, 24 1⁄4 x 18 1⁄16 in. (61.5 x 45.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.258
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Artwork Details
- Title
- “Society exists for the benefit of its members; not the members for the benefit of society.” – Herbert Spencer, Principles of Ethics, 1879. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
- Artist
- Date
- 1954
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 24 1⁄4 x 18 1⁄16 in. (61.5 x 45.9 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Container Corporation of America
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- acrylic on canvas
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Figure group
- Abstract
- Allegory — civic — unity
- Object Number
- 1984.124.258