“We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to Carmichael and Short, 1793. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Viktor Natali-Morosow, "We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."--Thomas Jefferson, letter to Carmichael and Short, 1793. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1964, oil, pencil and ink on wood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.223
Viktor Natali-Morosow, "We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."--Thomas Jefferson, letter to Carmichael and Short, 1793. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1964, oil, pencil and ink on wood, 31 1⁄2 x 29 1⁄2 in. (80.0 x 75.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.223

Artwork Details

Title
“We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to Carmichael and Short, 1793. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1964
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
31 1⁄2 x 29 1⁄2 in. (80.0 x 75.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil, pencil and ink on wood
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
1984.124.223
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.223

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