There is no such thing as a little country. The greatness of a people is no more determined by their number than the greatness of a man is determined by his height. – Victor Hugo on a measure of greatness. From the series Great Ideas.

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Copied Antonio Frasconi, There is no such thing as a little country. The greatness of a people is no more determined by their number than the greatness of a man is determined by his height.--Victor Hugo on a measure of greatness. From the series Great Ideas., 1958, color woodcut on paperboard, plate: 1514 58 in. (38.137.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.94

Artwork Details

Title
There is no such thing as a little country. The greatness of a people is no more determined by their number than the greatness of a man is determined by his height. – Victor Hugo on a measure of greatness. From the series Great Ideas.
Date
1958
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
plate: 1514 58 in. (38.137.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums Description
color woodcut on paperboard
Classifications
Keywords
  • Landscape
Object Number
1984.124.94