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.

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, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.258
Copied 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 1418 116 in. (61.545.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.258

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.
Date
1954
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
24 1418 116 in. (61.545.9 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